Lullaby for the King

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

Lullaby for the King

Author:

Nikki Grimes

Illustrator:

Michelle Carlos

Publisher:

Beaming Books

https://www.beamingbooks.com/

Publication date:

October 10, 2023

Format:

Paperback ARC

Length:

40 pages

Overview:

Readers will love this parade of animals on their way to visit the King of Kings. The Illustrations are amazing, so beautifully done. Add to this artwork, wording that describes the Palestinian landscape and the many animals bringing gifts to Jesus in an amazing way. Turns of phrase like “ a fragile flask of alabaster” or “vessel and mane shimmery golden” and “baskets bulging with dried apricot cakes”. These and so much more. A literary and visual delight!

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Ages 3-10

Christian impact:

The artwork in Lullaby for the King beautifully places readers, young ones and the adults reading with them, right into the Christmas story.

Also includes:

-words and music to Lullaby for the King

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