Just Enough Room for Christmas

Robin Currie is a preschool chaplain, ordained minister, and librarian. She volunteers annually to teach reading and literacy in developing countries and has taught English in far-flung places such as China, Tanzania, and India. Her family includes four grown children and five grandchildren. She lives near Wheaton, Illinois. Estelle Corke is a freelance illustrator who has worked as an artist for more than thirty years. Her first love is children’s publishing, with animals and children her favorite subjects. Estelle’s art has appeared in Guideposts and Highlights. She lives in Bath in the United Kingdom.

"With soft, inviting illustrations, simple text, and a heart-warming repeating refrain, this cumulative-style Christmas retelling is a delight to read and a sure-to-please addition to your family’s Christmas book collection." —Laura Sassi, author of multiple books for young children including the My Tender Heart series, Faithful Feet, Goodnight Manger and more "Leave it to Robin Currie to create a Moo-ving rendition of the Christmas story, filled with a cacophony of sounds, to celebrate our newborn King in a whole new way. An absolutely fresh Nativity read for families everywhere!" —Nancy Tupper Ling, children's author and poet "Using an economy of well-chosen words, Robin Currie presents the familiar Nativity tale in a heartwarming, humorous, relatable way. Featuring a cat and dog at the manger, alongside other traditional animals, Just Enough Room for Christmas takes all that is good and lovely and warm about the Christmas story and offers readers a new perspective. I dare you to read this book without smiling!" —Glenys Nellist, award-winning author of over 40 titles, including the bestselling Twas the Evening of Christmas and Snuggle Time Christmas Stories “A perfect way for young children to experience the nativity story. Fun, comforting, and awe-inspiring.” —Amy Houts, author of Noah's Ark and The Creation“I loved this book! Just Enough Room for Christmas is a sweet story for little ones that will keep their attention. . . . The illustrations are adorable! I just kept looking and looking at them! They’re cute and soft and delightful. . . . This new book will be a wonderful addition to any child’s library. Especially for families who want to keep the real meaning of Christmas.” —Pam Halter, author of Fairyeater and the Willoughby and Friends picture book series