The stubborn, dirty little donkey is of no use to anyone in Nazareth, but he becomes a quick and willing helper under Mary’s care. 
Here is an engaging alternative to the traditional Christmas story. It can be read to children aged 6–8, or children from 8–10 can read to themselves. 
(Ages 6–10)

Mary's Little Donkey and the Flight to Egypt: A Christmas Story for Young Children

Sehlin, Gunhild

Gryphon House

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a dirty little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph are told they have to go to Bethlehem, who will carry Mary on the long journey? And when Herod's soldiers come looking for them, who will help them escape across the desert to Egypt? This is an exciting and beautifully told version of the Christmas story and the early years of little Jesus's life, from a unique, child-friendly perspective. It is ideal for family reading through the Advent season.

Mary's Little Donkey: And the Escape to Egypt

Children's Books

Animals

Floris Books

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely? This is a unique version of the traditional nativity story, told from the child-friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him. The story ends with the wonder of the birth of Jesus, and the little donkey's promise to keep looking after his new family. Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, this Christmas story is sumptuously illustrated by Hélène Muller, with marvellous details of the Holy Land.

Mary's Little Donkey

Literature & Fiction

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely? This is a unique version of the traditional nativity story, told from the child-friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him. The story ends with the wonder of the birth of Jesus, and the little donkey's promise to keep looking after his new family. Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, this Christmas story is sumptuously illustrated by Hélène Muller, with marvelous details of the Holy Land.

Marias kleiner Esel. ( Ab 8 J.). Eine Weihnachtslegende.

Kurz, Heide

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Marias kleiner Esel: Eine Weihnachtslegende

Christian Books & Bibles

Bible Study & Reference

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