This book is posted in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Kathleen T. Pelley.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Kathleen T. Pelley
Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic
Ages 3-7 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Journey with Story Press | ISBN-13: 9780578651965
Publisher’s Synopsis: After Jesús finally lands a part as an innkeeper in his school’s Nativity play, he asks God to help him be the best innkeeper ever. Day by day, he grows more and more confident in his role, but on opening night, he finds himself so swept up in this long-ago world, that when Mary and Joseph ask him, ”Do you have any room at your inn?” he comes up with his own answer, causing chaos on the stage.
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lYbq8y
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9780578651965
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KATHLEEN T. PELLEY is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, but spent most of her childhood summers playing on her grandparents’ farm in Ireland. Her passion for stories stemmed from listening to them on the radio during the BBC children’s story hour. She is the award-winning author of seven other picture books and hosts her own storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.
For more information, visit https://kathleenpelley.com.
My Review
This charming children’s book is the story of a sweet little boy named Jesús. Each day he prays for God to help him. He wants to have a part in his school nativity play. His innocent prayers and concerns are precious. He asks for help in learning all of the lines for the play. He thanks God for his scratchy costume that was carefully made for him. There are some unexpected moments during the performance and Jesus is afraid that he did something wrong.
Parents will appreciate the heart and meaning of the book and children will love the whimsical illustrations and childlike language. It’s the perfect time of year to read this book to your children.
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| Monday, November 1, 2021The Children’s Book ReviewBook Tour Kick-Off |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2021Over Coffee ConversationsAn interview withKathleen T. Pelley |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2021Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review ofJesús, Mary, and Joseph |
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GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a Jesús, Mary, and Joseph prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A hardcover copy of Jesús, Mary, and Joseph, autographed by Kathleen T. Pelley
A paperback copy of Five Little Angels
An Audible copy of Five Little Angels
A $25 Barnes and Noble gift card
A Nativity sticker book
A shoutout on the Journey with Story podcast
Five (5) winners receive:
A hardcover copy of Jesús, Mary, and Joseph, autographed by Kathleen T. Pelley
A Nativity sticker book
The giveaway ends November 30, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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I’d give this to my niece.
Thanks for the contest.
This would be nice to give to my niece.
Very cute cover