Great book for kids of all ages that tells the Christmas story well
351254
Purchased this book last year (2016) for our church Christmas Eve service where we do a reading of the Christmas story for the kids. We love this book because it communicates the story well without dragging it out or watering it down (aka keeping kids attention and still getting the important parts). The artwork is nice and good for all ages. I purchased 5 more copies this year since we couldn't remember where we put the one from last year, so now we have a bunch on hand should something happen to one or to give to our partners if they need a kids Christmas book.
3435341
Great retelling of the Christmas story. The Story is told from the viewpoint of the animals in the stable. Little kids from toddler to preschool can enjoy this over and over.
1315849
Beautiful story with even more beautiful illustrations.  All three of my kids loved it -- ages 3, 5 and 7.  My kids now call any cardinal we see Red and Lulu.

I loved that the NY Public Library and Times Square were included.  The history lesson in the back is great.  We ended up pulling out the laptop and looking at pictures of the real Rockefeller tree and lighting ceremony online.  So much of what we read at Christmas is make-believe... elves, Santa, etc that it was really nice to share a story with them that was based on an actual event -- apparently it's an event that has been going on for over 80 years.

I loved that the last picture in the book is the family planting a new tree where the old one used to be...

It's just a perfect story.
4053360
Good solid Christmas book for your kids.  Solid story in an easy to read format - get yours by Christmas.
4697745
Clopper is an adorable storyteller. He includes scriptures on many pages as he describes his experiences during his time with Jesus. The pictures also show accurately that Jesus wasn't a newborn when the wise men came to visit the Lord. The story follows a progression of events including the time Mary and Joseph stayed in Egypt with Jesus until they were told it was safe to return. But because of the reputation of Herod's evil son, they took no chances and decided to continue on to Nazareth. A map shows the route their journey took. I enjoyed the detailed illustrations and the story given from the donkey's point of view. This book could be read any time of the year even though it's geared toward Christmas time.
4403503
I enjoyed this story myself.  I like to read it at Christmas time as part of our family tradition.  It is short enough to be read as a picture book over a period of 4 or 5 days, but it has enough depth to draw out a heart response to the situation of the boy who is the main character and to catch his excitement about hearing the story of the Bible.  I like the way the author tied the whole story of the Bible to the birth of Jesus and even goes on to tell of His resurrection!  I read this to my children when they are 6 to 12 years old.  Children who have never heard the whole story of the Bible would benefit from this overview and would never realize they just had a Bible lesson!
336669
This book should be a welcome addition to each family's library.  I have been a teacher for many years and have worked with children of all ages; this book will appeal to each child (and adult) once they open the first page.

The story is written in child-friendly language that explains things on the level of a child's understanding.  I really appreciated the fact that each page has questions at the bottom that the reader can ask the children to check for understanding of the story at that point.

The soft and appealing illustrations drew me in to this miraculous story, taken from the pages of the Bible. I loved being able to take a glimpse into each new scene of the account; my eyes were drawn to the facial expressions of each character.  It is really a beautiful book.

I especially loved how it started with the concept of the Messiah, told the foretelling of the birth of John the Baptist, and then went on to tell the complete story of the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, from the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to Mary to the coming of the Wise Men when Jesus was a growing baby/toddler.

Because I think like a teacher, I was especially delighted that the book has a family activity that helps reinforce the concepts and truths the book teaches about the Christmas story; in being able to complete an activity together, the family has an opportunity to create new memories while also making the Christmas story personal to each one who participates.
2281679
I read this book to my kids tonight for the first time. I know it's not Christmas anymore, but my kids always LOVE Christmas stories! This is a very cute story of Ella and her Christmas festivities. We love dogs, and my boys were both so happy to see her and her friends and how they celebrate Christmas in their home. My almost-five-year old loves the Christmas village, and asked if we could get that next Christmas! This is a story that we will definitely be reading a lot!
328851
This is an adorable book that kids will love and
I feel good about. It does not poo poo the traditional symbols of Christmas, but rather used them to point to Jesus! I found the animals and illustrations delightful and have already shared it with two groups. They also gave it thumbs up! Thanks for this great Christmas Story.  I will be sharing it with the preschoolers on Sunday!
Although I received this book from B& H for honest review, I decided to order as gifts for my preschool class--just because I enjoyed so much!
1318527
Love this book and love the anniversary edition.  I bought this book along with the train set for my grandson for Christmas.  The book is beautifully written and illustrated and its a fantastic Christmas story that every child should have.  I'm sure it will become a tradition for us to read it to him on Christmas Eve.  I also purchased the train set for him to go under the tree each year as a family tradition.  I'd highly recommend this book.  Its great for girls and boys alike as well as the young and the old.
3741916
This was a worthwhile addition to our collection, especially since it came with a DVD/CD of the story to watch and listen to.
The illustrations were fabulously done and the storyteller was amazing. The story itself is perfect for bringing the Christmas spirit.
Anyone who likes this book would also like Christmas Oranges, A Christmas Carol, The Mansion, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
A must have for books to read during the Christmas season list.
1328272
I absolutely love this Christmas book by Max Lucado!  He is a gifted story teller and he tells this one well.  I bought the book to read to my grandchildren and Sunday school class at Christmas time.  The story and beautiful art work captured their attention.  I highly recommend this delightful book for all ages!
2224596
I was looking for a book of the Christmas story for my 2 1/2 year old son, since all we seem to own are things like the Grinch, the Night Before Christmas, etc. (Not that there is anything wrong with those!)  We checked this out of the library and we both love it enough that I had to buy a copy.  He asks me to read it again and again, and I adore the gorgeous illustrations and age-appropriate telling of the story.  Perfect gift, too, for Christmas or a baptism, etc.
3862329
This looks like a really simple book, but out of about 25 books I've purchased for my countdown to Christmas collection, this is one of my top favorites. This has a great message about the meaning of Christmas and what it means to give a true "gift." There isn't direct mention of Jesus, but it would be hard for someone to not feel His love after reading this. There are scriptural references.  I think this book will appeal to my children even as they grow older and anticipate that it will be a favorite for years.
3245701
We bought copies of this book for each of our grandchildren for Christmas.  It will make a great story book the entire family can enjoy.
1526928
I love this book and give it as gifts at Christmas.  Kids and adults enjoy reading it.  The pictures are excellent and help tell the story, especially for kids.  It is getting hard to find because I think it is out of publication.  It is a great book.
779037
I love this book for my 3 year old because it succinctly and accurately tells the Biblical story of Jesus's birth AND it includes in the end WHY He came!! Most little storybooks about Christmas stop with the Magi, but this ends with a page about Jesus growing up to become the world's Savior. I really like that it helps connect the WHOLE story but in a very short, cute rhyming format that a toddler/preschooler can take in. I bought this for my daughter and liked it so much that I bought more as gifts for her little friends!