The Ox and the Donkey

By Gunter Spang, Günter Spang, Loek Koopmans

Book Overview

The ox and the donkey lived together in a stable in the little town of Bethlehem. But they were not friends. The ox bullied the gentle donkey, greedily gobbling up most of the hay and refusing to cuddle near to share his warmth. Then one cold winter night, a Child is born in their stable, and miraculously the ox is transformed into a kind and generous companion. Loek Koopmans's lovely, reverent pictures illuminate this sweet story about a small, but satisfying Christmas miracle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735815151
• ISBN13: 9780735815155
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Required reading at Christmas for my 3 & 5 yr old boys

Such a wonderful book for children! It tells the story of Jesus' birth simply, from the perspective of a donkey in the stable. It touchingly reveals the joy of the season through the gifts the animals give to the child and the friendship that develops between the donkey and ox. My boys and I love it!