Saturday, November 17, 2012

The Birds of Bethlehem

The Birds of Bethlehem by Tomie dePaola

Summary: On the morning of the first Christmas, the colorful birds of Bethlehem gather to talk about the exciting events they have witnessed, from the long line of people approaching the town to the stable where a newborn baby lies.

My Thoughts: This is a short Christmas story that shows the events of the Christmas story from the point of view of the birds that live in and around Bethlehem.  They each have witnessed a part of the Christmas story and relate it to each other to tell the reader the whole story.  It was different and interesting to see this traditional tale from a unique point of view. 

*Summary taken from CIP data.