Why the illustrator decided to put colorful dots all over his otherwise fine work I do not know, but it is regrettably distracting.Īll in all its a decent Christmas story for young children that can provide a springboard into discussing the truth of Christmas, but its not a personal library 'must have. My complaint here is that each page looks like confetti was dumped on it, or some sort if weird light play. The detail and feeling captured in these full-page illustrations is commendable. Kp Room For A Little One av Martin Waddell. The pictures are certainly the highlight of the book. Martin Waddell Jason Cockcroft Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale Book and Audiocassette Tape Set (Paperback Book and Audio Cassette Tape) Unknown Binding by Martin Waddell (Author) 1,397 ratings Hardcover 9.99 115 Used from 1.19 28 New from 9.29 1 Collectible from 32.00 Paperback 19.47 34 Used from 2.

There is nothing remarkable in the telling of the story - I think the book is popular not for the words it contains, but the pictures. Details Abstract: Kind Ox welcomes Old Dog, Stray Cat, Small Mouse, Tired Donkey, and finally the baby Jesus into his stable on the first Christmas night. Not that children would know, but the stable would have been overrun with animals during the census, where this story indicates only 5 animals with plenty of room to spare. Room for a little one : a Christmas tale Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item. This 'Christmas Tale' is very simple & focuses on the animals in the stable on the night of Jesus' birth.

Room for a Little One by Martin Waddell