There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses they might offer. The poems represent a diverse group of animals, but all come together with one singular purpose: celebrating the joy of the miraculous event.

This collection of graceful poems provides readers with a Nativity story unlike any other -- at times gently humorous, at times profound, but always inviting readers to appreciate the wonder of Christmas. This book is a perfect gift for the holiday season.

Includes poems by...

• Lee Bennett Hopkins
• Joan Bransfield Graham
• Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
• X. J. Kennedy
• Jude Mandell
• Marilyn Nelson
• Jane Yolen
• Ann Whitford Paul
• Prince Redcloud
• Rebecca Kai Dotlich
• Michele Krueger
• Alma Flor Ada
• Alice Schertle