"Little Nehru is the smallest donkey around, so small the herdsman won't sell him in town. So Nehru escapes, looking for something more, but little does he know what's in store. For God has a plan this Christmas Eve to show what the littlest of us can achieve."

In this timelessly beautiful story, a little donkey sets out on the long journey to Bethlehem. Along the way he is sneered at by a camel and laughed at by the other animals. Feeling worthless, he begins to stumble and lose heart until a great light guides him to his destination. There he is rewarded for his courage and faith, and learns that the new king loves all creatures. Gerda Marie Scheidl’s gentle retelling and Bernadette’s evocative illustrations bring the message of Christmas to life.

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely? This is a unique version of the traditional nativity story, told from the child-friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him. The story ends with the wonder of the birth of Jesus, and the little donkey's promise to keep looking after his new family. Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, this Christmas story is sumptuously illustrated by Hélène Muller, with marvelous details of the Holy Land.

In this gentle retelling of the Christmas story, a little donkey sets out on the long journey to Bethlehem. Along the way he is sneered at by a camel and laughed at by the other animals. Feeling worthless, he begins to stumble and lose heart until a great light guides him to his destination. There he is rewarded for his courage and faith, and learns that the new king loves all creatures. Bernadette Watts' evocative illustrations bring the message of Christmas to life. "This story stresses that Jesus welcomes even the most lowly, and Watts' watercolors overlaid with crayon-like texture are appealing and rustic." –School Library Journal

Despite the scorn of the other animals, a donkey persists in his journey to see the newborn Christ Child.

Sonny, the youngest donkey of the family, tried very hard to become significant like his three older brothers, only to fail. When the four donkeys heard a rumor of a new King in town, each of them tried to win over his favor, which only led to their surprise. For ages 3-8

Open your heart to one of the most beautiful and inspirational Christmas stories EVER told. Of all the donkeys and mules in Ezra's stable, there was only one he never bothered to name. It had no name... because it had no purpose... yet. Artfully written by bestselling, 9-time international award-winning author, Kevin P. White, with stunning illustrations throughout from multiple award-winning Ukrainian artist Nadia Ilchuk, this heartwarming tale will transport children and adults back in time to that very first Christmas, over 2000 years ago, when the unwavering dedication and courage of one little donkey helps change the world. What readers are saying about The Littlest Donkey: ★★★★★ - A beautiful retelling of the Christmas story, a classic treasure to share for generations. ★★★★★ - A delightful, heartwarming, and sweet story that shows how everyone and everything has a purpose and value, even if that value is not apparent. ★★★★★ - An immersive Christmas story... that kids will cherish for life. ★★★★★ - Mesmerizing illustrations by Nadia Ilchuk.