The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog

By: Dave Barry

Narrated by: Dave Barry

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist comes one of the funniest, warmest, most delightful Christmas stories ever.©2006 Dave Barry; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog

“Striking just the right balance between sentiment and insouciance, this slender, hip Christmas story recounts a semi-autobiographical story.”—The Denver Post

“Should prove a holiday favorite for years to come!”—Kirkus Reviews

“Hilarious.”—USA Today

“Nostalgic...Barry is a crowd pleaser and doesn’t disappoint with this tale.”—Publishers Weekly

Great Story!

Just a sweet heartwarming story. Could have been from when I was growing up
Good for all ages!

Christmas tradition

Listening to this story is one of our family’s favorite Christmas traditions. We usually listen as we drive to familial Christmas gatherings. The story is clever and hilarious and Dave Barry’s winsome narration tugs all the right heartstrings.

The best Christmas story ever!

I know everyone has a favorite, but this is mine. It evokes 1960, and the safe childhood enjoyed by many "baby-boomers' So it's nostalgic, religious and so funny I laugh out loud and always feel good after I hear it.

This has become a staple of our Christmas Travels

If you could sum up The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog in three words, what would they be?

Funny, Cute, Engaging

What did you like best about this story?

The dog, the ants, the narrator

What does Dave Barry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He tells it so well. It is his humor in his own words.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

What else could go wrong?

Any additional comments?

My kids love to listen to this book. My ten year old quotes the book. If you have a Christmas journey or drive, you should listen. You won't regret it!

Funny, heart-warming story for baby-boomers!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I began listening to this story while I was swimming laps. It made me laugh out loud in the pool! Yes, this is an Audio Kids book BUT I really think anyone born in the 50s or 60s would just love it! I know that my kids (born in the 80s and 90s) would love it too! It is read by Dave Barry and sounds like a reminisce. With the sorts of incidents that happen to all kids nearing adolescence, it's genuinely funny. It is also thoroughly heart-warming and quite appropriate for the Christmas season. I might even listen to it every Christmas from now on! If you are a dog-lover or if you have ever been in a Christmas pageant, you will also enjoy this story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Frank. You will have to listen to the story to discover who he is.

Which character – as performed by Dave Barry – was your favorite?

The narrator, who is the main character, was excellently performed by Dave Barry.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a lot and I nearly cried. But I MADE myself NOT cry. (This story was touching in both sad ways and happy ways.) Then, the ending was so nice that I didn't feel I had to cry anymore!

Any additional comments?

This should be listed for adults as well as kids! I am glad that I like Dave Barry and that it was Christmastime, so I took a chance on the story. Otherwise, I would have missed out on what will likely become a Christmas tradition for me in future holiday seasons!