Why the illustrator decided to put colorful dots all over his otherwise fine work I do not know, but it is regrettably distracting.Īll in all its a decent Christmas story for young children that can provide a springboard into discussing the truth of Christmas, but its not a personal library 'must have. My complaint here is that each page looks like confetti was dumped on it, or some sort if weird light play. McElderry Books (2006) ISBN 10: 141692518X ISBN 13: 9781416925187 New Hardcover Quantity: 1 Seller: Orion Tech (Grand Prairie, TX, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Hardcover.

The detail and feeling captured in these full-page illustrations is commendable. Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale Martin Waddell Jason Cockcroft Illustrator Published by Margaret K. The pictures are certainly the highlight of the book.

His breakthrough as a writer came with the publication of Otley which was turned into a film starring Tom Courtney. His first ambition was to be a professional footballer and he played for the Fulham junior team. There is nothing remarkable in the telling of the story - I think the book is popular not for the words it contains, but the pictures. Martin Waddell was brought up in London and in Newcastle, Co.Down, Northern Ireland, where he now lives. Not that children would know, but the stable would have been overrun with animals during the census, where this story indicates only 5 animals with plenty of room to spare. This 'Christmas Tale' is very simple & focuses on the animals in the stable on the night of Jesus' birth. Title: Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale, Padded Board Book By: Martin Waddell Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 26 Vendor: Little Simon Inspirations Publication Date: 2008: Dimensions: 6.25 X 6. Kind Ox makes room for Old Dog, who in turn makes room for Stray Cat, who then makes room for Small Mouse-and each time, the larger animal says to the small, Theres always room for a little one here.

Room for a Little One by Martin Waddell