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A lovingly comedic take on the Christmas nativity, as told through the eyes of the sheep in the fields nearby.

The cast includes sheep of all shapes and sizes, including one with a tooth retainer, and together they amble through the Christmas story, from the angel arrival over their hills to the stable down in Bethlehem. Of course, sheep don't know everything and they certainly don't spend much time with people other than their shepherds, so miscommunications and shenanigans ensue as this well-meaning flock of busybodies snoops on one of the most momentous nights in history.

This short chapter book packs lots of laughs. In addition to the sheep, there's a road-weary donkey, some camels, and a host of other familiar faces from the traditional Christmas story as told in the Biblical gospels. The story pokes fun without entering into satire, and the short chapters make for a great read for kids and adults, as a family read or tucked away by oneself.