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Meanwhile, Back at the Manger
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781649606303
Publisher: Ambassador International
Published: Nov 18 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Thomas is frustrated with his job in the stable, pushing around hay and cleaning up after the animals. Leaving his chores behind, he decides to go fishing with his friend. But meanwhile, back at the stable, something miraculous is happening that will change everything for the better.
This unique perspective of the Christmas story will open up young readers to see that even the mundane tasks we do matter to God.
Endorsements
A creative take on the Christmas story that intersects the daily lives of ordinary people like you and me.
Charlie Boyd
Teaching Pastor at Fellowship Greenville
Author of Different Children, Different Needs and
The Big Picture of What God Always Wanted
Brenda Covert's debut picture book Meanwhile Back at the Manger, told in parallel story style and from the point of view of a young stable boy, is a fresh and fun take on the Christmas story that will touch hearts of all ages. Perfect for ages four through eight, it is a wonderful introduction to the real gift of the manger-Jesus!
Laura Sassi
Author of the bestselling Goodnight, Ark, the My Tender Heart series,
and Happy Birthday Christmas Child
An enjoyable retelling of the nativity story by Brenda Covert. Children will relate to the main character, Thomas, as he shares the events that happen to him during the night baby Jesus is born in the stable he cares for.
Michelle Weltz
Author/Illustrator of Miraculous Sky
This delightful, humorous story brings to life the wonder of the nativity through new eyes. While kids learn about the manger scene, they'll also learn that sometimes when the place God puts us seems boring, the Lord has bigger plans than we could ever imagine. A wonderful and unique Christmas tale.
Karley Conklin
Librarian Assistant
Meanwhile Back at the Manger is a fun read-aloud with its unique retelling of a beloved story. Children will enjoy the anticipation as the pages are turned to reveal what is occurring back at the manger while a young stable boy is away fishing.
Sharon Match
Church Preschool Teacher
I love the back-and-forth of this unique take on the birth of Christ. Kids will love seeing poor, bedraggled Thomas being the last one to learn the wonderful secret of his stable that blessed night. This is going to be a favorite Christmas book, I'm sure.
Jean Matthew Hall
Editor, StarLight magazine
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