Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas TaleIn an endearing and amusing variation of the Nativity story that will appeal to children and adults alike, the author of the bestselling book "The Hidden Life of Dogs" introduces two unusual shepherds---a dog named Lila, and Ima, a goat--who follow the bright star shining on the horizon to the town of Bethlehem. "Touching and original".--"New York Times Book Review". Color illustrations & woodcuts. |
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