There was no Snow on Christmas Eve
There was no snow on Christmas Eve
or snowflakes in a flurry dance
No pristine banks of milky white
or ice pond in a shivery scene.

There was no snow, no need for woolen caps and gloves on that very first Christmas. Instead there was a humble stable and weary travelers with light robes and sandals on a desert night. This luminous picture book manage to take the familiar story of the Nativity and make it fresh and immediate, reminding young children of the miracle of Christmas and the true nature of the spirit of the season, no matter what the weather.

Review: "The serene, simple verse and luminous watercolor illustrations work seamlessly together to depict a balmy night filled with palm trees, camels, barefoot children, and a young, miraculous family. A fine choice for quiet Christmas moments.-E. M. from the School Library Journal