Friendly Beasts

Firefly & Fern Summary

Tomie dePaola brings the classic English carol "The Friendly Beasts" to life with his warm, distinctive illustrations in this beloved holiday picture book. Through the eyes of the animals present at Jesus's birth, children discover a timeless message of kindness, generosity, and the joy of giving. This gentle retelling of the nativity story celebrates the special connection between humans and animals while introducing young readers to traditional Christmas music.