The Crippled Lamb: A Christmas Story about Finding Your Purpose

I love the concept of how the story came about

This is a beautiful board book; however, based on the description, I expected a regular book with a video or audio recording. I ordered four for Christmas gifts for my married children's families. Should I feel guilty for asking for a refund?

I purchased two copies of this book to give as gifts as it is one of our family favorites. I was shocked to receive tiny, miniature versions of the actual book. This was quite deceptive and I will be seeking a refund. BUYER BEWARE!

Didn't know I was ordering a MINI book! I can't find that anywhere in the description! I love this story and it was to be a gift at a baby shower of my favorite children's book with a handwritten note inside. What a ripoff! I can't use it now unless I write with a magnifying glass! And there's no time to get another!

This book has become a part of my family's Christmas traditionseach year. It's a wonderful story of the birth of Christ as seenthrough the eyes of Joshua, a lamb that has been crippled sincebirth. Not only does the author focus upon the true meaning ofChristmas. It teaches a simple and very important lesson about life. Everyone can make a contribution to life, even if they arehandicapped. Through this story, children can be taught thesignificance of being thankful for having a strong body and mind,and of being kind to people who are less fortunate. The message is a simple one, and my daughter readily understood it the firsttime we read the story. She was four years old then. Both of us cry as we share the book together and are reminded that theretruly are some things that money can't buy! You will love this book!

The Crippled Lamb is probably the most moving story I have read in quite some time. I had read it on the internet, but when I received the book, it somehow seemed different. I read it to my granddaughters tonight and with some difficulty kept the tears from coming. This book shows children (and adults) that it isn't always hard to be different. Joshua was surely different, but being different was the best thing that happened to him. God has a plan for everyone, even those of us who feel left out. I can't think of a better way to teach children of God's love for each and everyone of us. For that matter, I can't think of a simpler way to teach adults the same thing. My granddaughters loved the book and the CD. Almost as much as I do.

After reading this book, my 10-year old daughter asked to start a family tradition of reading this book and the like on Christmas Eve to remind us why we come together on this holiday. Two years later, we now have children (of all ages) who want to participate in the reading marathon on Christmas Eve. This is a great book to add to your collection.

The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful! They capture my children's attention and even I can't turn the page without looking at the artwork. They story is equally as beautiful. It is about a small lamb who doesn't feel he belongs because he is not as "perfect" as the other lambs. He has a tremendous friend, named Abigail, who always reminds him that "God has a special place for those who don't belong." I cannot count the times this book as been read to teach my children how to be a friend to someone "different" or how to stand the trials of being the one who is not like everyone else. It is a touching story that no matter how many times you read, will choke you up and bring tears to your eyes. Abigale and Joshua will remind you of how special God creates each of us and how important we each are in "life". This is a must read book