Doty the Donkey—a Flight to Egypt
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A story about a tired donkey and his efforts to get a special family to Egypt. This book will appeal to you because of its kid-friendly retelling of an important Christmastime rhyming bible story. In Doty the Donkey, Doty comes down with a cold and just wants to spend the night in a nice warm stable. But Mary, Joseph, and the new baby Jesus are relying on him to get them safely to Egypt. Doty pushes through his pain and weariness to carry the family to safety, but once they arrive, poor Doty collapses. It is through the grace of the sweet baby Jesus that he heals again. Kids ages four-eight, and their parents will enjoy Doty's perspective on this important event.
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About the Book
This is a story about a tired donkey and his efforts to get a special family to Egypt. This book will appeal to you because of its kid-friendly retelling of an important, rhyming Christmastime Bible story. In Doty the Donkey, Doty comes down with a cold and just wants to spend the night in a nice, warm stable. But Mary, Joseph, and the new baby, Jesus, are relying on him to get them safely to Egypt. Doty pushes through his pain and weariness to carry the family to safety, but once they arrive, poor Doty collapses. It is through the grace of the sweet baby Jesus that he heals again. Kids aged four to eight and their parents will enjoy Doty’s perspective on this important event.
About the Author
Lisa C. Aquino is a Catholic freelance writer for children’s fiction who lives in New York. Her passion for children inspired her to write for all children to know and learn more about our savior, “sweet Jesus” in a profound way. Gaining an understanding of who Jesus is at a young age is a goal she wants all children to achieve.