Synopsis
Hans Wilhelm-illustrated Christmas story about a little angel who wants to bring his own special gift to the baby Jesus.
Hans Wilhelm is the author and illustrator of 200 books for children and adults with over 35 million copies in print. His books have won numerous international awards and prizes like the prestigious "Gold Medallion Book Award" by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
Children's Literature
This "Little Shepherd" story, designed for parochial use, is perfect for the preschool crowd. It begins in heaven. It's almost Christmas and the angels are excitedly discussing what they will give the baby Jesus for his birth day. The smallest angel announces that he will create a song for the baby Jesus and in a little while he sings it for the other angels. They're impressed but remind him that he is too young to make the trip to Bethlehem to present his gift. Of course, he is disappointed, but being an angel, he abides by his elders' request. The older angels depart with a reminder to the smallest one to not go near the edge of the clouds while they are gone for fear he might fall off. Well, he does just that and begins an adventure that culminates in Bethlehem. His journey involves traveling with "strangers" so youngsters will need reminding that this story is make believe. Muted watercolor illustrations are a perfect accompaniment.