Christmas Lullaby

by Nancy Jewell

A simple, eloquent story in rhyme about the animals that attended the Baby Jesus, illustrated with oil paintings done on wood; a work of art as well as an engaging version of the Nativity story.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 1994

Reviews

[Danette · Rating 2 out of 5]

12/14/18 Read with Julia

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two years ago, I checked Christmas Lullaby out from our local library. I thought it was a charming poem with lovely illustrations. My then two-year-old son thought we needed our own copy. I ordered one before the three-week check-out period elapsed.

Christmas Lullaby IS a charming poem. It is simple, sweet, poignant and even funny. It could easily be read to the very youngest of listeners. And older ones will enjoy reciting it or reading it to you.

The illustrations ARE lovely. The medium looks like a water color or gouache on grained wood. The effect is stunning, especially for the night sky. Each page turn progresses the action closer and closer to the true reason for celebrating Christmas. The artwork, like the text, is simple, sweet, poignant and even funny. In short, the illustrations match the text perfectly.

We've been reading this book for three Decembers. I predict that we will be reading it for many more.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

In simple rhyme with beautiful illustrations done oil paints on wood, the role of the animals at the Nativity is told. The Christ Child is there in the manger, and the angels are trumpeting in the sky, but at the same time the story isn't overtly religious and appropriate for the more secular Christmas audience.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely pictures, I gave this one to all the nieces and nephews one year.

[Dayna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are so cool. The artist used wood as a canvas and it produces a beautiful effect. Lovely.

[Liz Todd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet simple.