The Crippled Lamb (original 1994; edition 2011)

This book tells the story of a little lamb who is crippled and always left out. He is very sad when one day he has to go back to the stable while the flock goes to another valley. While in the stable, the lamb hears a baby crying and goes to keep the baby warm. This turns out to be baby Jesus that he has the chance to take care of.
Genre: Fantasy
Critique: This book is a good example of fantasy because it tells the story of Jesus' birth through the eyes of a little sheep. The story includes the fantastic elements of a sheep talking and feeling human emotions such as loneliness.
Media: oil painting ( )

Great Christmas Story! I used to read this every year on Christmas Eve to the gathering of 10 grandchildren at our family Christmas. I could never get through it without crying. So beautiful. ( )

Age appropriateness: Early to late elementary
Review: This book is an example of fantasy. The story is believable and even includes real people such as Mary, Joseph and Jesus, yet it has elements of fantasy such as personified animals. The story tells truths that children are able to relate to and they can feel with the little lame Joshua.
Media: Paint ( )

1st - 4th grade. watercolor pictures. Tells about a crippled lamb that was in the stable where baby Jesus was born. Again- watch which audience this is read to. The lamb overcomes obstacles discovers he has a purpose in life ( )

Grades K-8; I liked reading this book, it has a good moral to it.