Over in a stable nestled cozy on the floor, slept one mother cow and her little calves four. “Snuggle,” said the mother. “We snuggle,” said the four. And their snuggles warmed a manger for a prince born poor. Over in a Stable, written by Suzanne Nelson, is an engaging Christmas read-aloud that tells the story of the nativity with the counting and cadence of the beloved classic “Over in the Meadow.”

Over in a Stable, written by award-winning author Suzanne Nelson, is a beautiful and engaging Christmas read-aloud for you and your little ones that tells the story of the nativity, featuring the memorable counting and cadence of the beloved classic poem “Over in the Meadow.” Children ages 4 to 8 will enjoy counting aloud from one little drummer boy to ten little children. Over in a Stable: Features vibrant illustrations from artist Aleksandar Zolotic, showing the animals and people who gathered to celebrate the arrival of baby Jesus on that miraculous night in Bethlehem Is a great book for use at church or school services Makes a perfect Advent or Christmas gift Over in a stable, though the hour was growing late, grazed one mother sheep and her fleecy lambs eight. “Give,” said the mother. “We give,” said the eight. And they gave their hay to make a bed to rest a King so great. Over the Stable is a treasured picture book your family will cherish for many years.

A gorgeous, poetic new version of the Nativity story Wondrous things are happening in this humble little stable. The animals are gathering round. Shepherds and wise men and angels are coming from afar. All of them are flocking to see the Christ child, born this night in Bethlehem. Illustrated by artist Delana Bettoli in the gorgeous tropical hues of the region and told in lyrical verses perfect for reading aloud, Cynthia Cotten's This Is a Stable is a retelling of the Nativity that will be treasured for many a Christmas to come.

"This tender bedtime counting book invites us to nestle with the animals in the manger where Jesus was born."--Page [4] cover.

While staying with his uncle, an innkeeper in Bethlehem, Matthew helps prepare a place for the baby Jesus to be born.

Rhyming text introduces the people who appear in the story of the birth of Christ and describes the setting of this event.

There was a time when horses dominated every aspect of American life. Now Kensington Stables, just off Brooklyn's Prospect Park, is one of the last remaining stables in New York City. This book is about that stable: its past, its present, and its uncertain future.