I would call Mia’s Night Adventure: An Animals of the Bible Book, written and illustrated by
Marilyn Schuler, is a cross between the story of the Good Shepherd and the
Nativity.
Mia is a little lamb that has a tendency to get lost. When
she wanders away, the Shepherd always comes and finds her.
One night, when the shepherds are in the field tending their
sheep, angels appear to them telling them about a miraculous birth in Bethlehem.
The Shepherd wants to travel to Bethlehem
to witness the miracle. Mia is told to stay behind, but she tags along anyway
(staying back where she can’t be seen). She gets lost and an angel guides her
the rest of the way.
The
illustrations done in muted tones with lots of expression, truly
enhance the story.
What I
Like: Just about everything.
What I
Dislike: I don’t really have any complaints, just an observation. The King
James version of the story says Jesus was born in a stable, with the animals. However,
the author depicts Jesus’ birthplace as a cave. I did a little research and
discovered there is some debate on whether the birthplace was a stable or a
cave.
Overall
Rating: Very good.
Age
Appeal: 4-8.
Publisher Info: Tate Publishing, 2014; ISBN:
9781629940694; Paperback, $8.99
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