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Michael Foreman captures the wonder of the Nativity through the eyes of a cat in this magical Christmas classic.

About the Author

Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.

Reviews

A beautiful, original and humorous take on the Nativity story, sure to become a Christmas classic. Publishing News Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion.

PreS-Gr 3-A cat tells what happened on a snowy night when a man and a woman take shelter in his barn, and a baby is born. The feline is unceremoniously tipped out of the manger to make room for the infant and others come to marvel at him-sheep and shepherds; three men and their grumpy camels; chickens, cows, and rows and rows of mice. All of the visitors leave, but since that day, the cat hasn't had the heart to catch a single mouse. Young children who already know the Nativity story will enjoy this retelling from the animal's point of view. Foreman's illustrations effectively capture the interplay between the everyday life of the animals in the barn and the wondrous events surrounding the birth of this very special baby.-V. W. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.