Barbara Robinson
Barbara Robinson was an American author best known for her classic children's book "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Born in 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio, Robinson crafted stories that captured the humor and challenges of childhood. Her works often reflect her own experiences and insights into family dynamics and community life. Robinson's engaging storytelling and memorable characters have left a lasting impact on generations of young readers.
Book summaries for books written by Barbara Robinson
Quotes
The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world.
Hey, Unto you a child is born!
I never heard of anybody who had a baby in a barn.
It was the best Christmas pageant we ever had.
Hey, unto you a child is born!
The Herdmans were the only kids around who could knock you down with one punch.
If you don't know anything about it, you can make up anything you like.
Sometimes you have to be a little bit bossy to get things done.
It was the Herdmans' idea, and it was a good one.
It was the best Christmas pageant we ever had, and the Herdmans had a lot to do with it.
The Herdmans were the worst kids in the history of the world, but they had never heard of the Wise Men or the shepherds, or the star of Bethlehem.
The church was never burned down, and we didn't get put in jail, and the Herdmans never bothered us at school.