nativity

"The story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the birth of baby Jesus is conveyed in this delightful picture book. Readers will get into the Christmas spirit and be encouraged to imagine what the first Christmas might have been like. Each page is filled with stunning illustrations that correspond to this classic story, which has been retold for many generations. By retelling this traditional tale using simple text presented in a charming narrative, young readers are given the chance to discover the story of the first Christmas for themselves"--OCLC.

"A lyrical Christmas story about animals coming from around the Middle East to visit baby Jesus, bringing their individual gifts and singing him a lullaby"--Provided by publisher.

"Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given. Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this . . . illustrated retelling--the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger"--Provided by publisher.

A cumulative story that recalls the Nativity story, from the brown and dusty stable to the star shining brightly above.

The Berenstain Bears learn about Jesus' holy birth.

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.

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