UNTIL THE CHRIST CHILD CAME…

Young readers spend some time in Mary's shoes in this quietly inspirational story of how the young woman accepted the immense challenge and blessing of being Jesus' mother. In fluid rhyming text, Mackall (Horsefeathers!) depicts Mary in all her humanity, as she experiences shame, doubt, fear and pain, ultimately calmed by her strong faith. Comport's mixed-media portraits use arresting blends of color to dramatize Mary and Joseph's personal struggles, evoking the range of emotions suggested in the text. Ages 4-up. (July)