"It's bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a stable could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all of the animals try to lull the Baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels singing, and three kings bearing gifts, it's just too noisy. Cuddle up as Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Baby into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars"--Jacket.

Various animals welcome a new baby born in a stable with their special sounds, but the donkey is afraid that his braying will be too harsh.

This captivating retelling of the Christmas story shows how God kept His promise to send a new King, with superb illustrations by Catalina Echeverri. A long, long time ago -- so long that it's hard to imagine -- God promised a new King. He wasn't any ordinary king, like the ones we see on tv or in books. He would be different. He would be a new King; a rescuing King; a forever King! Join Mary and Joseph, a bunch of shepherds, some wise men and lots...

Ellie Holcomb's lyrical verse wonders what Christmastime joy sounds like and encourages readers to lift up their voices and repeat sounding joy!

"A lyrical Christmas story about animals coming from around the Middle East to visit baby Jesus, bringing their individual gifts and singing him a lullaby."--

"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.

Palin asserts the importance of preserving Jesus Christ in Christmas--in public displays, school concerts, pageants, and our expressions to one another--and laments the over-commercialization and homogenization of Christmas in today's society while calling for action to openly celebrate the joys of Christianity.

One starry night, as all sorts of animals watch over their young, Mary and Joseph watch over their baby boy, Jesus, in Bethlehem.

Cows, oxen, sheep, and birds prepare a manger for the birth of Jesus Christ and an angel announces the birth to the shepherds tending their sheep nearby.

Feel the heartwarming joy and anticipation in welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children's book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, Little One, We Knew You'd Come. This endearing story about parent's hope and anticipation of a new baby is full of lyrical prose and cute animal illustrations. Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You'd Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones beautiful rhyming text that shows a parent's love and anticipation for...