<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>When Simon the Sloth visits his friend Douglas Donkey for Christmas he discovers an old tattered blanket tucked inside a keepsake box beside the tree. Curious about its meaning Simon listens as Grandpa Donkey shares a story passed down through his family for thousands of years-the story of the donkey who carried Mary on the journey to Bethlehem.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through magical detailed storytelling children experience the Nativity from the donkey's perspective: the long road the peaceful stable and the moment when baby Jesus was wrapped in the humble blanket that now rests in that wooden box by Grandpa Donkey's Christmas tree.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Filled with warmth gentle faith and wonder&nbsp;</span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Simon Says Merry Christmas </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>reminds readers that the true meaning of Christmas isn't found in presents or decorations but in the precious gift of Jesus.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A beautiful holiday read-aloud sure to become a family favorite for generations.</span></p><p></p>