"Wonderful for bedtime and lapsit storytimes, this book is a gentle retelling of the Nativity for very young readers who are learning about Jesus for the first time.--School Library Journal

"From the opening page, Godwin directly addresses readers, beckoning them to witness the sights and sounds of the first Christmas through their senses... It’s a lyrical and understated account of the Nativity that will leave readers feeling as though they are witnessing something momentous."--Publishers Weekly

"Godwin’s direct-address text pulls listeners into this super-simple yet lyrical retelling of the Nativity story... Illustrations perfectly match the text, evoking the humble setting yet also reinforcing the sense of reverence and import. This is a moving and memorable Christmas story."--The Horn Book