Over in a Stable

‘Over in a Stable, written by author/storyteller Suzanne Nelson and beautifully illustrated by artist/illustrator by Aleksandar Zolotic is an entertaining and engaging Christmas read-aloud picture book for children ages 4-8 and tells the story of the nativity, featuring the memorable counting and cadence of the beloved classic poem ‘Over in the Meadow.’ Children will enjoy counting aloud from one little drummer boy to ten little children. With a shiny cover that features glitter accents, Over in a Stable will become a treasured Christmas themed picture book for families to cherish for many years. While unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that Over in a Stable is also readily available in a digital book format.’ * Midwest Book Review *‘What a wonderful way to tell the Christmas story using this poetic format in a counting game. I really enjoyed reading this story in this new and unique light. Not only will beginning readers fall in love with this picture book, but the way it’s written will help them to memorize words faster. I can easily see your little ones begging for this book night after night.’ * Midwest Book Review *‘This was such a sweet read, a perfect addition to any Christmas reading collection. I loved the flow of the story, as did my daughter. By using a familiar rhyming pattern and counting, you created an engaging book to share the Nativity story with children.’ * Angel Book Awards 2021, 3rd place, Children’s Category *

Suzanne Nelson is the author of numerous young adult and middle grade novels, including Serendipity’s Footsteps, a Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Teen Readers and a 2016 CCBC Choice for Young Adult Fiction. Her other books include Cake Pop Crush, Macarons at Midnight, Hot Cocoa Hearts, and over a dozen more. She is also a contributor to the “On Parenting” blog for The Washington Post. She received her BA from Texas A & M University and her MA from New York University. After spending eight years as a children’s book editor in New York City, she now lives and writes with her family in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She tweets @snelsonbooks and can be found on Instagram @suzannenelsonbooks.