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32 pp.
| Whitman
| November, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7453-9$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Giuliano Ferri.
A bright star is the signal for Balthazar to visit the newborn king. He entrusts Small Camel to transport a special package. When they arrive in Bethlehem, Small Camel realizes he's been bringing gifts for Jesus. The protagonist's wishy-washy personality isn't enough to carry the story, but illustrations in shades of desert tan and evening blue are pleasingly expansive.