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54 of 54 found the following review helpful:
We all need to be reminded: God has a special place for us. Aug 06, 1997
The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful! They capture my children's attention and even I can't turn the page without looking at the artwork.
They story is equally as beautiful. It is about a small lamb who doesn't feel he belongs because he is not as "perfect" as the other lambs. He has a tremendous friend, named Abigail, who always reminds him that "God has a special place for those who don't belong."
I cannot count the times this book as been read to teach my children how to be a friend to someone "different" or how to stand the trials of being the one who is not like everyone else.
It is a touching story that no matter how many times you read, will choke you up and bring tears to your eyes.
Abigale and Joshua will remind you of how special God creates each of us and how important we each are in "life".
This is a must read book
35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
An awe-inspiring, humbling message for all ages Feb 14, 2000
I am an author and I collect children's books, thus I feel my taste in children's books is very discerning. This is one of the most beautiful books - in pictures, content, and spirit - that I have ever seen. This is one 'Christmas' book that does not get packed away for 11 months of the year - it stays on my bookshelf the year through. My husband and I have read it each Christmas Eve, and I now read it to my 4-month old daughter a few times a month. This book would be a wonderful gift to children in families who may not have a personal relationship with Jesus. I gain blessings and appreciation anew each time I read this story.
33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
A "must-read" for children of all ages! Dec 30, 1997
Max Lucado is a "master illustrator." He artistically paints pictures with words and "The Crippled Lamb" is no disappointment!
Little Joshua, a lamb, feels so different from others. He bears spots while others don't. He doesn't have a mom or dad. He can't run, jump and play like the others, for he has a bad leg. Often feeling down on himself, he finds encouragement in a friend named Abigail, an aging cow.
Then one unexpected night, Joshua finds that there is a specialness about his differences. There is a unique role only he can fill.
Get the tissues ready! This is a book sure to move even the hardest heart. How vividly it portrays the love of a Father Who loves us inspite of our blemishes and sees each one of His children as special, with purpose!
Beautifully illustrated by Liz Bonham, this is a work you should not miss. This one is a "keeper" you'll wish to pass on from generation to generation.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
This book has become a family Christmas reading must have Aug 20, 1999
After reading this book, my 10-year old daughter asked to start a family tradition of reading this book and the like on Christmas Eve to remind us why we come together on this holiday. Two years later, we now have children (of all ages) who want to participate in the reading marathon on Christmas Eve. This is a great book to add to your collection.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
A Christmas Classic Nov 24, 2001
By crazy4canines
This book has become a part of my family's Christmas traditions
each year. It's a wonderful story of the birth of Christ as seen
through the eyes of Joshua, a lamb that has been crippled since
birth. Not only does the author focus upon the true meaning of
Christmas. It teaches a simple and very important lesson about life. Everyone can make a contribution to life, even if they are
handicapped. Through this story, children can be taught the
significance of being thankful for having a strong body and mind,
and of being kind to people who are less fortunate. The message is a simple one, and my daughter readily understood it the first
time we read the story. She was four years old then. Both of us
cry as we share the book together and are reminded that there
truly are some things that money can't buy! You will love this book!
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