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Summary: A "must-read" for children of all ages!
Review: Max Lucado is a "master illustrator." He artistically paints pictures with words and "The Crippled Lamb" is no disappointment!
Little Joshua, a lamb, feels so different from others. He bears spots while others don't. He doesn't have a mom or dad. He can't run, jump and play like the others, for he has a bad leg. Often feeling down on himself, he finds encouragement in a friend named Abigail, an aging cow.
Then one unexpected night, Joshua finds that there is a specialness about his differences. There is a unique role only he can fill.
Get the tissues ready! This is a book sure to move even the hardest heart. How vividly it portrays the love of a Father Who loves us inspite of our blemishes and sees each one of His children as special, with purpose!
Beautifully illustrated by Liz Bonham, this is a work you should not miss. This one is a "keeper" you'll wish to pass on from generation to generation.
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Summary: do you think you have nothing special to offer?
Review: God uses us all - this book is a gentle refreshing reminder
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Summary: True spirit of christmas for children
Review: I have given this book to almost every child I know for Christmas and now have a copy of it for my own 2 yr old son. It is so beautifully written, with a lovely message that there is a place and purpose for everyone no matter who they are or what they look like. The wonderful thing about the book is that it uses Jesus' birth as the setting for the story, so it is a perfect holiday book to read to your children. I, too, get teary-eyed at the end. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has children, no matter what their ages.
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Summary: not a dry eye in the house
Review: I hope I never meet the person who does not cry when he reads this book.
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Summary: A Warm Offering
Review: In this religious book for children there is a little lamb named Joshua who is crippled and his best friend Abigail who is an old cow.
In this story the other sheep make fun of Joshua and makes him feel sad and miserable. When the shepherds are about to take the sheep to a better pasture the sheered says that Joshua must stay here. When Joshua is awakened in the stable by some noises he finds a little baby crying because it is cold and there are no blankets. So Joshua keeps him warm with his own wool and the family is very grateful to him. Well it turn out that this little baby is Jesus the king, the so of God. Finally Joshua understands why he is cripple for if he hadn't had been he would not have been there to keep the baby warm.
This amazing book was written by: max, Jenna, Andrea, & Sara Lucado and was illustrated by Liz Bonham.
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Summary: A must for readers of all ages
Review: Joshua, the crippled lamb, struggles because he continuously feels lonely and left out. His friend Abigail, the old wise cow, encourages Joshua by telling him that "God has a special place for those who feel left out." And boy, did He ever have a place for Joshua! Joshua was not only given the opportunity to witness the greaest event in history, but he also kept Jesus warm in the cold, cold, stable. This is a superb book to teach us that God has a place for everyone. Sometimes this is a hard lesson for younger readers to understand. However, Max Lucado puts it very sweet and simply. The Crippled Lamb would be a great gift for a child going to a new school, or anywhere they did not know anyone and may feel left out. Also, it would be excellent for children with disabilities.
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Summary: A Marvelous Story!!
Review: Max Lucado once again weaves his story-telling skills, and with the skill of a painter, he etches out the story of the birth of Christ, seen through the eyes of a crippled lamb, Joshua. The message throughout is that God has a special place for everyone, and this, no doubt, would be a great addition to a Christmas collection. However, it is good reading to your children at any time of the year. The illustrations are top-notch, and this is highly recommended!!!
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Summary: Wonderful book for children and adults
Review: My eight year old daughter asked for this book after her library teacher read it to her class at school. I rarely turn down a request for books, so I ordered it for her. When it came, and I read it to her, I couln't get through it without becoming all choked up! It is a beautiful story about a crippled lamb who, because of his lameness, is in the stable when the Baby Jesus is born. It is wonderful because it says not only does your infirmity not limit you, it can actually give you an opportunity for greatness!
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Summary: Wonderful book for children and adults
Review: My eight year old daughter asked for this book after her library teacher read it to her class at school. I rarely turn down a request for books, so I ordered it for her. When it came, and I read it to her, I couln't get through it without becoming all choked up! It is a beautiful story about a crippled lamb who, because of his lameness, is in the stable when the Baby Jesus is born. It is wonderful because it says not only does your infirmity not limit you, it can actually give you an opportunity for greatness!
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Summary: WONDERFUL Story!!!
Review: My mother bought this book and the DVD for my 2 year old daughter. Both the book & the movie instantly became her favorite -- she'll ask to read the book and watch the movie several times a day. It is a wonderful story that will bring almost anyone to tears (maybe even "Daddy"!). I highly recommend this book & movie for children of all ages (from 1 to 99).
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