Why the illustrator decided to put colorful dots all over his otherwise fine work I do not know, but it is regrettably distracting.Īll in all its a decent Christmas story for young children that can provide a springboard into discussing the truth of Christmas, but its not a personal library 'must have. My complaint here is that each page looks like confetti was dumped on it, or some sort if weird light play. The detail and feeling captured in these full-page illustrations is commendable. The pictures are certainly the highlight of the book. There is nothing remarkable in the telling of the story - I think the book is popular not for the words it contains, but the pictures. Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale:.

Not that children would know, but the stable would have been overrun with animals during the census, where this story indicates only 5 animals with plenty of room to spare. And later that night, in the light of the stable, the animals welcome Jesus to the world. Theres always room for a little one here. Kind Ox calls to Tired Donkey, Come inside. Then Tired Donkey arrives, led by Joseph and carrying Mary on his back. A beautifully illustrated story about the first Christmas night. This 'Christmas Tale' is very simple & focuses on the animals in the stable on the night of Jesus' birth. Theres always room for a little one here. Room for a Little One - by Martin Waddell - YouTube A beautifully illustrated story about the first Christmas night.

Room for a Little One by Martin Waddell