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Thomas, Elizabeth Marshall

Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas Tale

147 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-7062-7 $15.99
New ed. (1996, Simon)
(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Jonathan Bartlett. When a glorious star appears, dog Lila and goat Ima, who guard their master's sheep, are called by its strong scent and follow it on a dangerous journey to Bethlehem. There Lila sees baby Jesus and meets her future mate. The meaning of the story--a retooling of the Nativity--is muddled; this newly illustrated edition features color plates that echo the text's reverent tone.
Reviewer: Grace Worcester Greene

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