Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas Tale

By THOMAS, Elizabeth Marshall

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9780763670627
Publisher
Candlewick


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 2015  |  December Holidays Roundup

Gr 4–6—Rather than the expected humans and their crooks, the certain poor shepherds of this story are Ima and Lila, a goat and dog, respectively. Ima, the nurturer, tends to the flock by guiding them to safe paths and finding the good plants for grazing. Lila's large size makes her the ideal herder and protector from predators. Both share lonely, melancholy pasts of being separated fro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2015

New ed., 1996, Simon. When a glorious star appears, dog Lila and goat Ima, who guard their master's sheep, are called by its strong ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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