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The Little Juggler

1961 ยท Barbara Cooney ยท Picture book (retold legend)

Recommended. Age: 7+. A Catholic review of this book for parents.

Our review

Barnaby is a juggler. On Christmas Eve he watches monks bring fine gifts to the Christ Child and His Mother. Barnaby has nothing grand to give, so he juggles for them with a cheerful heart. It teaches that the humblest gift, given with love, honors God. The ending is gentler than The Clown of God. One age: 7+, set by Lumen's read-alone age; no publisher age was found.

For parents

Age 7+, set by Lumen's read-alone age; no publisher age was found. Read it aloud from 4. Tell your child this is an old legend. The ending is gentler than The Clown of God. Ask what small gift they could offer Jesus and Mary today.

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