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40 pp.
| Holiday |
March, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-8234-1695-X$$16.95
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
John Winch.
Told by the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem, this anthropomorphic account of Palm Sunday is reverent in tone, restrained in execution, and thoughtfully designed. The text is rhythmic, with an aura of poetic feeling and musical intonation. The illustrations illuminate the donkey's emotions, from fear to love, as he hopes someday that Jesus will come to his home where "my hillside will be a throne for him."
Reviewer: Mary M. Burns
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2002