The Crippled Lamb: Amazon.ca: Max Lucado, Bonham Liz Bonham: Books

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Joshua, the black and white spotted lamb, longed to be like the other lambs. He wondered why he had to limp along with a crippled leg, instead of running and playing in the meadow. Because Joshua the lamb was different, he often felt left out. Yet God had a very special plan for his life, as He does for all who feel alone. Joshua not only witnessed the greatest event in history, he was able to give the newborn King the one thing He needed most. Lucado was joined by his daughters to write his most touching childrens story yet.

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Once upon a time in a sunny valley, there lived a little lamb named Joshua. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars WE ALL BELONG WITH JESUS, Dec 3 2000

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This review is from: The Crippled Lamb (Hardcover)

Joshua is a little lamb with a game leg. He has trouble keeping up with the rest of the flock and is often mocked by his fellow sheep. Even the shepherd tells Joshua to remain behind while he leads the other sheep to greener pastures.

Abigail, a wise and gentle cow, reminds Joshua that there is always a place for those who are different. She accepts Joshua without question and the two friends seek shelter in an old manger.

Joshua and Abigail meet the Holy Family and Mary introduces her Son as the Gift and the Answer. It is through the Infant Jesus that Joshua realizes that Abigail was right all along -- he really DID have a place where he really belonged. Had he been able to join the flock, he would never have shared the stable with the Holy Family. It is to Max Lucado and his daughters' credit that the story does not end with the predictable healing of Joshua's game leg. Instead, Joshua is loved, respected and truly cherished because in feeling he had to little to give, he really gave a lot. He gave to Baby Jesus.

I really love this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for children and adults, July 14 2004

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Thelma Rose "thelma-rose" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Crippled Lamb (Hardcover)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Story from a New Perspective, Sep 22 2003

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Timothy Kearney (Haverhill, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Crippled Lamb (Hardcover)

THE CRIPPLED LAMB is quickly becoming a new Christmas classic for children. It tells the story of the birth of Christ through the eyes of Joshua, a little lamb. Joshua is disabled and therefore unable to graze in the fields since he cannot keep up with the others. He has to stay behind with his friend, Abigail the cow who tries to cheer him up by telling him "God has a special place for those who feel left out." Joshua has the opportunity to be part of God's plan when Jesus is born. Mary and Joseph do not have a blanket and Joshua sits next too the child to offer him warmth and be a blanket for the Christ child.

This book is a collaborative effort of well known Christian author Max Lucado and his three daughters Jenna, Andrea, and Sara. The book also contains beautiful artwork by illustrator Liz Bonham. The artwork alone is worth the price of the book.

If you are planning on purchasing this book as a gift, I recommend purchasing at least tow copies. It is such a wonderful and heartwarming book, you may not want to give it away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL Story!!!
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... Read more

Published on Feb 17 2004 by Melissa A. Rios

5.0 out of 5 stars not a dry eye in the house
I hope I never meet the person who does not cry when he reads this book.

Published on Jan 3 2004 by victoria rose