Books That Tell Kids the True Meaning of Christmas By Angela Guzman

God Gave Us Christmas

Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren & Illustrator: David Hohn

As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder…

“Who invented Christmas?”
Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that…

Jesus is the best present of all.
This story helps young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.

This Is The Stable

Author: Cynthia Cotten & Illustrator: Delana Bettoli

In the rhythm of "This is the house that Jack built," the Christmas story is retold in rhyme that uses the refrain, "the quiet stable, dusty and brown." The illustrations display the theme of quiet peace. The manger is shown with a cow, donkey, birds, a rabbit and mice. Mary in a sari rocks the dark-haired newborn while Joseph holds an oil lamp. Shepherds gather around a bonfire as sheep and a dog sleep. Moths hover over the fire, and antelope feed in the background. Singing angels in gorgeous flowered robes surround the shepherds along with birds. The three wise men are pictured with traditional ethnic traits and ride a camel, a horse, and an elephant. Children will enjoy pointing to the animals while parents will appreciate the peace and tranquility that pervade this lovely retelling of the story.

Songs of the Stars: A Christmas Story

Author: Sally Lloyd & Illustrator: Alison Jay

Song of the Stars is a beautiful, well-written book that describes the birth of Christ. The animals and the earth are eagerly watching for the birth, knowing the time has come; and the reader is drawn into the excitement of the coming Messiah in the form of a baby. On one quiet night, creation whispered a secret. Grass and bees, robins and trees all spread the word. Sheep told their young while angels sang the song to the shepherds. Hushed news of a miracle echoed to the ends of the earth. The moment had come. The long-awaited child had arrived! Creation cried out in celebration, but only a few people heard. Only a few joined nature's chorus, a song in praise of the newborn King.