"Only A Star"

I picked this book up at the library and found it to be beautiful. It shows both the wonder and simplicity of the nativity scene. It respects the very humble beginnings of Jesus' birth. This is the text:

"What were the trimmings that first Christmas morning? What brightened the stable to welcome the Child?
Only a Star.
But it glittered on dewdrops and turned them to diamonds. Spidery threads became ribbons of silk.
Even the hay in the hard, wooden manger gleamed satin soft surrounding the Babe.
A dragonfly hovered on wings of clear crystal, scattering the light in a rainbow of gems.
A scurrying scarab caught in the starglow added an emerald to trim the Child's bed.
Doves preened feathers drifted, like guardian angels on watch overhead.
Tired form its journey, a donkey stood silent. Its worn bell glowed like gold for a King.
Three chubby jerboas danced in the starlight--a ritual of joy for this Holy day.
A snail left a trail that glittered like tinsel. Dust sparkled in banners of heavenly light.
Cradled by down in the nest of a nightingale, eggs became ornaments made for this birth.
What trimmed the stable that first Christmas morning?
Only a Star, but it dazzled the earth."

For some reason, the illustrations and the beautiful text brought tears to my eyes. It paints that scene so beautifully. And to think, this is a book for children.