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A mother talks to her baby, recounting the Christmas story, and linking it to the love and hope she feels for her own child.

"In The First Christmas, Stephen Mitchell brings the Nativity story to vivid life as never before. A narrative that is only sketched out in two Gospels becomes fully realized here with nuanced characters and a setting that reflects the culture of the time. Mitchell has suffused the birth of Jesus with a sense of beauty that will delight and astonish readers. In this version, we see the world through the eyes of a Whitmanesque ox and a visionary donkey, starry-eyed shepherds and Zen-like wise men, each of them providing a unique perspective on a scene that is, in Western culture, the central symbol for good tidings of great joy. Rather than superimposing later Christian concepts onto the Annunciation and Nativity scenes, he imagines Mary and Joseph experiencing the angelic message as a young Jewish woman and man living in the year 4 BCE might have experienced it, with terror, dismay, and ultimate acceptance. In this context, their yes becomes an act of great moral courage. Readers of every background will be enchanted by this startlingly beautiful reimagining of the Christmas tale"--Provided by publisher.

A coloring book featuring the Nativity and grown-up Jesus.

"This book helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. They'll learn about the culture Jesus lived in--his Jewish religion, the power of the ruling Roman Empire, the role of fishermen and carpenters and shepherds"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes "The Good Samaritan," "The Lost Sheep," The Laborers in the Vineyard," and "The Prodigal Son.".

An illustrated retelling of the traditional Nativity story from the Holy Bible, featuring images from LEGO.

"A plain, little brown bird grows up not feeling special. He happens to fly into a little mountain church on Christmas Eve. By listening to the story of the baby Jesus he learns how special he is. He experiences joy and a wonderful"--Google Books.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes "The Good Samaritan," "The Lost Sheep," "The Laborers in the Vineyard," and "The Prodigal Son.".

Simple text and pictures relate the Christian story about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a manger.

Illustrated retellings of two Bible stories for children that tell about the birth and death of Jesus Christ.