Author: Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline
What does it look like outside?
What does it look like inside?
This is a story about love and great joy at Christmas. It is about how everyone is important to God. The little girl in the story is the one who notices a homeless man who the adults have forgotten or ignored. She invites him to the Christmas Pageant at church. The joy is complete when all are together, warm and loved.
The 1940s pictures are beautiful!
Although the book does not mention Jesus, I would say that it is "Christ-centred" in that it is about how Jesus' birth means love for all. I think it would be suitable for reading at church, at home, or in a setting like a school.
Are there any drawbacks?
No!
Areas for further exploration with kids: How does Jesus relate to "Great joy"? How can we bring justice and care to people who are experiencing homelessness?
Where can it be purchased?
It is available at most local libraries.
There is a different edition available at Chapters: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=great%20joy%20kate#internal=1
The version I have is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Joy-Kate-DiCamillo/dp/0763629200/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1O4R8P0UTA3P5&keywords=kate+dicamillo+books&qid=1574087513&sprefix=Kate+di%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-14
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