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Contest and Book Review: Tiny Baby Jesus by Dandi Daley Mackall, Illustrated by Julia Noonan
CONTEST CLOSED!
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Our new winner (no contact from Dawn, email bounced) is Stephanie N! Congratulations Stephanie!
I’m very happy to announce that our winner is Dawn, who looks forward to reading this title with her little boy!
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Not only is Jesus’ birth one of the most amazing events in all of history, but the story of the nativity is also one of the most beloved and oft-related tales from the past that we share with our children. With this in mind, and with the countless picture books already available on the market that recall and recount His birth, one might wonder if there’s a need for another story focused upon the nativity.
It’s true that Dandi Daley Mackall’s Tiny Baby Jesus may have been repetitive if it were a straight-forward retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth, but, thankfully, this title has even more to offer us. Mackall’s text alternates sweet descriptions of the infant God that correspond to parallel descriptions of His adult life. For instance, one page reads, “Tiny baby Jesus, eyes so clear and bright. Wise men seek the newborn King on this starry night.” While the next page responds with, “Tender eyes of Jesus see the needs of man. Jesus offers peace on earth as only Jesus can. These scenes drawing connections between Jesus’ life as a baby and his ministry as an adult, culminate in His ultimate act of redemption (no illustrations of the crucifixion are included).
Mackall’s rhyming text is accompanied by soft, classic illustrations from accomplished illustration Julia Noonan that play a vital role in providing the supporting framework for the chronology of the story. From the two-page spread on the interior cover that shows a bright star over a distant Bethlehem, the next spread which shows Joseph leading Mary on a donkey, to the dedication page which shows Mary with swaddling clothes in-hand to wrap her new child – the stage is set. The illustrations continue to move us through Jesus’ life as an infant, culminating with His departure from the stable with Mary and Joseph. The parallel illustrations move from the beginning of Jesus’ adult ministry beginning with a depiction of Him as a young carpenter and ending with an image of His vigil in the garden of Gethsemane.
This all sounds more awkward in print than it appears in execution, the result is natural, lovely, and easy to comprehend once the book is held in your hands. My little girls gather around when I read this title to them, and even my tiny toddler coos at the adorable depictions of Jesus as an infant. Working in watercolor and pencils, Noonan’s muted palette lends a classical, gentle tone to the illustrations, which is calm and hope-filled throughout.
Parents looking for a picture book that doesn’t include the appearance of the magi at Jesus’ birthplace will be thrilled to find that Mackall brings only the shepherds to visit the newborn King. Families looking for a great nativity story that isn’t focused around Christmas terminology will also be pleased to find that the word is only mentioned once near the end, and can be easily substituted while reading aloud if so desired.
Tiny Baby Jesus is the perfect choice for including in family traditions. With thoughts naturally turning toward Jesus’ birth at this time of year, this heirloom quality title will find a place in yearly holiday rituals for families who seek to connect Jesus’ infancy with His work as Savior.
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The contest will close at 12 a.m. MST on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009. One (1) winner will be randomly drawn for Tiny Baby Jesus on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 and notified by email. Please fill your email address in the comment form when you are completing your comment so that I can contact you. The winners must respond with a mailing address within 72 hours of my email, or a new winner will be chosen. This contest is open to those living in the US/Canada.
I look forward to seeing God bless a reader with this beautiful picture book!
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Looks like a neat book. I’m curious as to why people don’t want the magi at the nativity. Is it because it’s thought the magi came later?
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I would love to win this book to read to a very special little boy that I know!
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Hi Celee – we’re likely the odd ones out on this topic, but when I read Luke it seems clear that the magi showed up around two years after Jesus’ birth. The Greek word used to describe the Christ-child at that point basically means ‘toddler’. There are other Bible teachers who agree, so I thought I’d mention it in case there are other families like ours who’d like to avoid making disclaimers when the wise men show up on the scene
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Interesting point on the Magi, definitely something that I will be looking into for clarification.
I think my family would enjoy this book, the illustrations sound beautiful and the parallels would make for a wonderful story.
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I’m always on the look-out for good books for my girls. This sounds like it fits the bill perfectly!
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i’d love to win this for rebekah- she is at the age where babies intrigue her and she has such a heart for Jesus!
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My daughter loves Jesus so much. This would be a wonderful book to read to her on christmas eve
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I would love to win this for my daughter. What a wonderful book.
My daughter would love this!
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i would like to win this so we can begin a tradition for my 2 year old girl. It seems like socity wants to take Christ out of Christmas more with every coming year.
I would not like to let that affect the Matthews family at all and by reading stories such as this one i can keep the TRUTH behind WHY we celebrate Christmas a little more.
Of course it takes more than a book to acheve this. We must talk to our children about Christ Jesus when we lay down and when we get up. Find oppertunites every day to engage in talking to my children obout the love of Jesus.
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This sounds like a lovely book. I have three children at home, but I am hoping this might touch my youngest in particular. He has not warmed up or grabbed on to the idea of Jesus and how he is God and how much he loves us. He gets a puzzled look on his face when I explain, but I have noticed recently that he is listening more intently and trying to grasp who this Jesus really is…
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This sounds like a lovely book – I’ve been looking for more authentic kids’ books about Christ’s birth for the season…
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I’d like to win this book because I’m starting to introduce my kids to Jesus this Holiday Season
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I would love this for my soon to be 3 nieces. Number 3 will be here any day. They love to read and would love this book.
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This sounds like a really good picture book!
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Wow, this sounds like a book to leave out year round. Though you used the word “awkward”, I really appreciate your detailed description. This sounds like a book that is biblically correct and I appreciate that. (Ugh to the wisemen coming to the manger! Our Little People nativity doesn’t have shepherds, but it has three wisemen!)
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I would love to win this book to share it with children so that they too may know the true meaning of Christmas. Thanks
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I love reading books to the kids about baby Jesus since they can relate to babies.
I’d like to win because we love books and this would be a great one to have on hand… especially at Christmastime.
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This would be one of the greastest book to win, since it is about the greatest man that was ever on this earth. Please enter me into the contest,
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