DESCRIPTION

In this peaceful Advent story, the earth bursts with praise at the child's birth -- the donkeys bray, the sheep bleat, the horses neigh, and the shepherds file forth with their gifts -- but Mary simply wants to be alone. Alone with her sweet babe. When quiet finally falls, Mary cradles her son and sings her mothersong, leaving readers dreaming of that silent night so long ago. Mary's Song, with its melodic language and rich illustrations, is a lovely reminder of the season's meaning and a welcome pause in the midst of a bustling world.