The
Donkey's Dream
Written & Illustrated by Barbara Helen Berger
Review
by: Christina
Mark
Sometimes young children get so caught up in Santa Claus, reindeer and
snowmen, that very few truly know what Christmas is really all about.
This book is a great way to tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
This is a beautiful story about the
Holy Birth as told by the donkey who carried the Virgin Mary and the
Christ Child on that holy night. The dream that the donkey has is so
poetic and is rich with religious symbols. The donkey dreams that on
his back he is carrying many things; a ship that "rocked like a
cradle...shone like the moon", a fountain with waters that
"splashed and sang like a child's laughter", a rose "soft
as a mother's touch and sweet as the sleep of a baby" and finally
"a lady full of heaven". After the donkey has made the long
tiresome journey into Bethlehem, he is sore and tired until Mary invites
him into the stable to see just what he has carried this long way. The
donkey immediately is re-energized as he gazes down at the wondrous sight.
As the donkey sees this miraculous baby for the first time, he understands
his magnificent dreams and the miracle that he helped carry.
This is a truly beautiful book, with
remarkably soft, dream-like illustrations. At the end of the book,
the author includes explanations of all of the various symbols presented
throughout the book. This is a beautiful piece to add to your Christmas
book collection. It would be great story to read with a child as you
set up a nativity set at Christmas time. This is truly a great book
for all ages.
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