The Christmas Dog

The Christmas Dog

(4 customer reviews)

Here is one of the most touching legends to surround the Christmas story. It tells the tale of Bella, a stray dog, who finds shelter in the stable where Jesus is born. She quickly wins her way into the hearts of Mary and Joseph. They and the Magi escape Herod by following Bella out of Bethlehem. She guides the Wise Men back to their land where they have a special surprise for Bella, the Christmas dog. Beautifully illustrated, it's a story that will be treasured for years and become a holiday tradition. Children, adults and dog lovers who have read the story call this a favorite book -- makes a great gift!

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Product Details:

Author:	Peter V. Tafuri
Paperback:	36 pages
Publisher:	Frost Pocket Farm Books
Publication Date:	September 13, 2009
Language:	English
ISBN:	0984146008
Package Length:	8.25 inches
Package Width:	8.25 inches
Package Height:	0.09 inches
Package Weight:	0.26 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 4 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Children love this! Mar 06, 2010
By S. Himes "smart smart cookie"
As part of our Christmas Greetings--we send out books that will be a good read for families. My husband liked this story so much we had to get one for ourselves to keep. A beautiful read---it became my youngest Godchild's favorite.

The Christmas Dog Jan 19, 2010
By Patricia K. Polete
Purchased by accident--intented to get another book by same title. Story is good--but it's a child's book--good for the grandkids, but way to expensive for the thin paperback book that it is.

A Tender Pet Lover's Christmas Story Oct 26, 2009
By Maria Michelle Sitko "Michelle Sitko"
This little book offers up a story with a big heart. It will be a delightful addition to a child's memory and bedroom library. To me, it was primarily a tender tale that will help to build and nurture future positive relationships between our children and the animal world. In this case, it was with a determined, sweet dog aptly named, Bella. The book cleverly puts a new twist to an an age old depiction of the story of baby Jesus. Using the familiar spiritual biblical setting it tells a story virtually everyone at any age can easily relate to. It is a story of searching, resourcefulness, giving, respect, flexibility,patience and selfless love resulting in a meaningful sense of belonging. It's the kind of story our kids need MORE of today!

A good read Oct 15, 2009
By Mary L. Robinson "book lover"
Peter Tafuri's The Christmas Dog is a charming addition to the catalog of holiday stories. Natalie Mennicucci's illustrations are lovely.
Bella's tale follows her life as a friendly, homeless dog in Bethlehem. Her chance meeting with the Holy Family and the Magi changes their lives as well as Bella's.
The Christmas Dog imbues qualities that we, as humans, could learn from Bella: hope, kindness, faithfulness and generosity of spirit. Bella may not have had a home but she had much to give.
This book is intelligent and nicely told. I liked it so much that I purchased an additional copy to donate to my local library. It's nice to see a children's book that is thoughtful and intuitive as well as being a fun read.

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