Relates a legend about the Irish slave girl who became Saint Brigid, beginning with a celestial song, a mysterious gift, and a prophecy on the night of her birth.

A collection of eight traditional tales associated with a variety of winter celebrations from Scottish, Russian, Slavey, Austrian, Czech, and Jewish lore.

"What would the animals have said if they had been able to greet Jesus on that very first Christmas Eve? In this rich collection of poetry, all different kinds of animals get the chance to be heard. Sheep whisper softly to the Good Shepherd, a spider bows down on all eight legs, fish splash with their fins, and a little goat's lighthearted mischief makes the baby laugh. In this story of a not-so-silent night, God's unique creatures come together for...

Rhyming text introduces the sights and sounds of the Silk Road, such as the Yellow River, the oasis at Dunhuang, the rugged desert near Hami, and the excitement of the market at Kashgar. Includes a history of this trade route and the places where people stopped along the way.

Relates how through the generosity of birds of all shapes and sizes Peacock was given the biggest, most colorful feather coat of all.