Our family has enjoyed some Christmas reading recently. Here are some of our favorite books for children. I tend to not really like books that make up stories about "what might have happened" when Jesus was born... you know, stories about the shepherds or children who gave Jesus their coat or something. It is hearsay, and I think that the Word of God has plenty of amazing things to focus on with having to add or make something up. But, I did add "Room for a Little One" mainly because the art work is so beautiful and it really just talks about the animals and not adding much to the Nativity Story.
"Christmas Cookies: Bite-Sized Holiday Lessons" is a book that defines and illustrates words that are exemplified this time of year. For example, "Charitable means setting a big batch aside to give to people who maybe don't have any cookies at all." It is great to read while you wait for cookies to bake.
One of my utmost favorites is "The Stable Where Jesus was Born." The art is beautifully done and it brings you full circle in the Nativity Story. "One Wintry Night" is a perfect book to read through out Advent... it starts in the Garden of Eden and walks through our need for Jesus to come as our rescuer. As is "The Tale of Three Trees." The "Jesus Story Book Bible" is a must have for any time of the year! Seriously, do get it, you will love it!
The rest you will just have to read to find out about! So curl up with cocoa and enjoy a book or two!
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