‘Goodnight, Manger’ by Laura Sassi and Jane Chapman

Here is an excellent choice if you are looking for a Christmas picture book for a tiny in your life! One of the most common challenges for parents of new babies is getting them to sleep. This delightful children’s Christmas picture book deals with that theme, giving the classic Christmas story a unique and human twist…I always prefer the familiar Christmas carol to be of this version: “the little Lord Jesus, some crying he makes.” Mary and Joseph are having a difficult time getting baby Jesus to sleep in the busy and noisy stable!

Chapman’s illustrations are done in warm colours and uncommon motifs. I particularly love how the angels are portrayed–men and women in colourful garb. Yes, they are flying around in the air, but they are not white females with wings!

Note: Here’s a great tip I read in a review of this book: put 24 Christmas books in a basket and read one each day for advent until Christmas day!

4 responses to “‘Goodnight, Manger’ by Laura Sassi and Jane Chapman

  1. Wilma Van Brummelen

    Brings back so many good memories! Love the video! ❤️

  2. Just saw this lovely review. Thank you! And I love the 24 picture book in a basket idea.

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