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    Goodnight, Manger
    Goodnight, Manger
    Goodnight, Manger
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    Goodnight, Manger

    By Laura Sassi and Jane Chapman

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    With sweet, rhyming text and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Jane Chapman, Goodnight, Manger offers a unique twist on the classic Christmas tale, creatively weaving together comforting and familiar bedtime routines with the special magic and wonder of the manger story as Mary and Joseph try to lull baby Jesus asleep inside the noisy stable.

    Goodnight, Manger:

    • Is perfect as bedtime reading for your little ones, especially during the holiday season
    • Makes the Christmas story fun and accessible for young readers
    • Helps kids think deeper about what being in the stable may have been like for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
    • Can be read during Advent, the Christmas season, or celebrations of Jesus’s birthday
    • Makes a great gift for baby showers, new moms, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and boys and girls 4-8

    It's bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all the animals try to get the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels' joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it's just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Jesus into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars.

    If you enjoy Goodnight, Manger, be sure to check out Goodnight, Ark as well!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateOct 6, 2015
    ISBN9780310746126
    Goodnight, Manger
    Author

    Laura Sassi

    Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. Her books with Paraclete Press include Happy Birthday, Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, MyTender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, coming in 2024.  In addition, she is the author of multiple books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, Love Is Kind , Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, Little Ewe, and Bunny Finds Easter. She also writes stories and poems for various children’s publications.  Laura had a fulfilling teaching career before becoming a children’s author. She’s been a homeschool mom, children’s ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort, and faith through story at school visits, church gatherings, and other events.   

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