The Donkey and the Golden Light Author:Gill Speirs, John Speirs One of the few books to focus on Jesus' life and resurrection John Speirs returns with a powerful, original holiday tale, one that is sure to become part of the Easter tradition for families everywhere. Through a cumulative text and lyrical prose, young readers follow the life of a humble donkey named Bethlehem-born in the same stable and on th... more »e same night as Jesus. Against the backdrop of Bethlehem's life of toil, is the life and miracle of Jesus, all brought memorably to life by Speirs's extraordinary, rich, Bruegel-inspired paintings. When, at last, an old and tired Bethlehem meets Jesus in the garden after the crucifixion, the donkey understands why the night of his birth was so important and realizes that belief and acceptance are the path to a life eternal. A uniquely inspiring and touching story of the beauty of determination and resilient faith. Praise for The Little Boy's Christmas Gift>: "Sumptuous" -Publisher's Weekly "Beautifully decorated." -The Washington Post "Stunning." -The New York Times« less