# The Donkey's Song: A Christmas Nativity Story - Hardcover

by **Jacki Kellum** (Author), **Sydney Hanson** (Illustrator)

**Children will experience the first Christmas through new eyes in this heart-tugging story of the Nativity, told by the gentle but determined donkey that carried Jesus's parents to Bethlehem. It's a perfect Christmas gift book for snuggling up and sharing.**

_Sleepy but strong, I clip-clopped along_  
_to rest in a stable with straw._

The wonder of the first Christmas miracle is movingly told with descriptions of scented pine, warm candlelight, fresh hay, and a "sweet angel sound" as a gentle donkey welcomes the baby Jesus. Each page has adorable, moonlit images of the humble farm animals that were there to witness and comfort.

This luminous, soothing song of hope, friendship, conviction, and faith is one that families will return to each Christmas for years to come.

### Author Biography

**JACKI KELLUM** is a painter and writer who works from her studio in the Ozark Mountains. _The Donkey's Song_ is her debut picture book. See more of Jacki's work at jackikellum.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @jackikellum.

**SYDNEY HANSON** is the _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator of _Why a Daughter Needs a Dad_ by Gregory E. Lang. Sydney was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world, in picture books such as _The Donkey's Song_, _Panda Pants_, and _Hugo and the Impossible Thing_. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced production artist who has worked for animation companies such as Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. Follow Sydney on Instagram at @sydwiki.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.4 x 10.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 18, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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