Christmas is coming slightly early with this week’s Christian book review.

I received a new book from Tommy Nelson publishing and I’m happy to welcome Christmas a little early to share it with you. 🙂

One Small Donkey

Written by Dandi Daley Mackall

Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens

One small donkey dreams of being big and important. But one small event is much bigger than a small donkey could have ever dreamed. When one small donkey plays a part in the first Christmas, he gets to be part of something that will change the whole world.

I love Christmas and I love Christmas stories, so I just had to review this book when I saw the chance. The cover is precious and the illustrations continue to enchant the reader throughout this charming book.

Christmas always strikes me as a magical season when it feels like anything can happen. In a way, this book captured that feeling with the small donkey getting his chance to do something big. And the illustrations capture the wonder of the first Christmas with Mary and Joseph surrounded by sweet animals.

The text is written in a rhyming scheme that sometimes feels a bit off, but overall the story is cute and fun for kids. The message is clear, that being little doesn’t mean you can’t do big things, and it gives parents a chance to talk to kids about big or little things they can do to help others.

Some readers may not enjoy this book as much as I did, but if you love Christmas stories you’ll likely enjoy this lovely tale.

4 stars that won’t shine nearly as brightly as the Christmas star.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishing and BookLook Bloggers for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.