Manger

A lovely retelling of the Christmas story from the perspective of the animals

There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses they might offer. The poems represent a diverse group of animals, but all come together with one singular purpose: celebrating the joy of the miraculous event.

This collection of graceful poems provides readers with a Nativity story unlike any other — at times gently humorous, at times profound, but always inviting readers to appreciate the wonder of Christmas. This book is a perfect gift for the holiday season.

Includes poems by...
   • Lee Bennett Hopkins
   • Joan Bransfield Graham
   • Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
   • X. J. Kennedy
   • Jude Mandell
   • Marilyn Nelson
   • Jane Yolen
   • Ann Whitford Paul
   • Prince Redcloud
   • Rebecca Kai Dotlich
   • Michele Krueger
   • Alma Flor Ada
   • Alicia Schertle