Manger

There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses they might offer. The poems represent a diverse group of animals, but all come together with one singular purpose: celebrating the joy of the miraculous event.  
  
This collection of graceful poems provides readers with a Nativity story unlike any other -- at times gently humorous, at times profound, but always inviting readers to appreciate the wonder of Christmas. This book is a perfect gift for the holiday season.  
  
**Includes poems by...** * Lee Bennett Hopkins
* Joan Bransfield Graham
* Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
* X. J. Kennedy
* Jude Mandell
* Marilyn Nelson
* Jane Yolen
* Ann Whitford Paul
* Prince Redcloud
* Rebecca Kai Dotlich
* Michele Krueger
* Alma Flor Ada
* Alice SchertleRead less