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The Donkey in the Living Room: A Tradition that Celebrates the Real Meaning of Christmas
Begin a new family tradition this Christmas with The Donkey in the Living Room picture book and box set by Sarah Raymond Cunningham with illustrations by Michael Foster.
Children will learn the true meaning of Christmas through the individual stories of the characters present at Jesus’ birth – the Donkey, Cow, Sheep, Shepherd, Angel, Camel, Wise Men, Joseph, and of course, baby Jesus – intended to be read each day in the 9-days before Christmas. Stories are read alongside corresponding Nativity pieces, which are to be wrapped and hidden for children
Children will learn the true meaning of Christmas through the individual stories of the characters present at Jesus’ birth – the Donkey, Cow, Sheep, Shepherd, Angel, Camel, Wise Men, Joseph, and of course, baby Jesus – intended to be read each day in the 9-days before Christmas. Stories are read alongside corresponding Nativity pieces, which are to be wrapped and hidden for children
32 pages, Hardcover
First published November 12, 2012
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January 1, 2026
¡Una experiencia familiar inolvidable! Este devocional fue la herramienta perfecta para conectar con mis hijos durante la temporada. Lo que más me gustó fue cómo logra bajar conceptos teológicos profundos a un lenguaje sencillo y dinámico que mantuvo a los niños atentos y emocionados cada día.
Las actividades son prácticas y realmente ayudan a centrar el corazón de la familia en el verdadero significado de la Navidad, lejos del consumismo. Se convirtió en nuestro momento favorito del día. Si buscas crear recuerdos espirituales con tus hijos, este libro es una joya imprescindible. Totalmente recomendado.
Las actividades son prácticas y realmente ayudan a centrar el corazón de la familia en el verdadero significado de la Navidad, lejos del consumismo. Se convirtió en nuestro momento favorito del día. Si buscas crear recuerdos espirituales con tus hijos, este libro es una joya imprescindible. Totalmente recomendado.
March 2, 2024
Read as advent with kids for Christmas. Kids did not like waiting a day to keep going.
September 20, 2025
This is a child's advent calendar of 9 days. Very cute.
March 17, 2016
Telling The Story One Character At A Time
I gave this book 4 stars because of its cutesy poem. I was looking forward to seeing how the story would be told and I enjoyed the story. I just think something was lost when the story was so cutesy. It is amazing how young children can handle such a spiritual story when we give them the chance. There is a series of bile telling for children that is called, Godly Play and this story, The Donkey In The Room had me hoping for a family experience of the Christmas story. I do like the concept and I can see a way to add characters to last longer than 9 days. I also come from a tradition that celebrates the 12 days of Christmas and Epiphany. I am glad I bought the ebook version.
I gave this book 4 stars because of its cutesy poem. I was looking forward to seeing how the story would be told and I enjoyed the story. I just think something was lost when the story was so cutesy. It is amazing how young children can handle such a spiritual story when we give them the chance. There is a series of bile telling for children that is called, Godly Play and this story, The Donkey In The Room had me hoping for a family experience of the Christmas story. I do like the concept and I can see a way to add characters to last longer than 9 days. I also come from a tradition that celebrates the 12 days of Christmas and Epiphany. I am glad I bought the ebook version.
December 27, 2013
Great children's book
Very cute book for children to show them the true story of Christmas, step-by-step. I think reading this book will become a Christmas tradition in our house, while the children are little.
Very cute book for children to show them the true story of Christmas, step-by-step. I think reading this book will become a Christmas tradition in our house, while the children are little.
December 21, 2014
Cute way to incorporate the nativity scene into your celebration.
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