"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page....A Christ

A young man rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty and good works, always befriending animals.

A collection of twenty legends of saints and friendly beasts.

Each beast in the stable honors Jesus in its own special way. In this tender book and CD set, based on the classic song, the wonderful original recording follow

Centering around the theme of the familiar song "The Friendly Beasts," this intriguing program depicts what the animals who witnessed Jesus' birth might really