Experience the Christmas story and witness the goodness of God. Through historical details and Biblical truths, The Wonders of the First Christmas is an inspirational and educational picture book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth from a new perspective, helping families deepen their understanding of God and his word.
The Christmas story is so familiar that we often take the details for granted. But did Mary and Joseph really ride on a donkey to Bethlehem? What was a manger and why did they use one for Jesus’s bed? And where were the wise men actually from? By approaching the story with historical insight and a child’s sense of wonder, Andy McGuire crafts a tale that feels fresh and insightful, using well-researched material and beautiful original artwork.
The Wonders of the First Christmas:
Combines the gospel text of the nativity story with historical, biological, and geographic facts about ancient Israel and the life and times of Jesus.Gives children a solid foundation for their faith with beautiful art and additional content.Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book to share with children ages 4 and upIncludes an easy-to-read main story as well as callouts with easy-to-understand facts
Emphasizes God’s love for his children and his plan for our salvation.
The Christmas story is so familiar that we often take the details for granted. But did Mary and Joseph really ride on a donkey to Bethlehem? What was a manger and why did they use one for Jesus’s bed? And where were the wise men actually from? By approaching the story with historical insight and a child’s sense of wonder, Andy McGuire crafts a tale that feels fresh and insightful, using well-researched material and beautiful original artwork.
The Wonders of the First Christmas:
Combines the gospel text of the nativity story with historical, biological, and geographic facts about ancient Israel and the life and times of Jesus.Gives children a solid foundation for their faith with beautiful art and additional content.Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book to share with children ages 4 and upIncludes an easy-to-read main story as well as callouts with easy-to-understand facts
Emphasizes God’s love for his children and his plan for our salvation.
After reading this book, we are reminded that God placed a new star in the nighttime sky to tell that a powerful King had been born in Israel. Wise men followed that star to find him.
The Wonders of the First Christmas
- Beautifully written and illustrated by bestselling author Andy McGuire
- Incorporates fascinating facts about the history and geography of the birth of Jesus
- Retells the nativity story from both a Scriptural as well as historical perspective
- Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book for 4-8 year-olds
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MY THOUGHTS.....
This is a must-have book for anyone with children in their life! Beautiful illustrations, a story that faithfully shares the birth of Christ that's told in scripture, and fascinating information about the culture of that time are packed into this gorgeous hardback book! Author Andy McGuire uses text that's easy for children to understand, but the facts revealed are equally captivating to me!
If you long for your children and grandchildren to know the 'reason for the season', grab this book! If you want them to learn more about Creation, the world as it was during biblical times, and the history surrounding this special birth, make this one of their Christmas gifts! Children ages 4-8 are the target group for this Nativity story, but it's perfect for all ages. I will proudly share The Wonders of the First Christmas with my granddaughter and the children in my church because I want to help them uncover the amazing, real story of Christmas!
I received a review copy through FrontGate Media. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Did you know that a manger was a large stone with the center hollowed out so that food for the animals could be placed inside? God's Son was likely placed in that hole!
I received a review copy through FrontGate Media. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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SOME HIGHLIGHTS!
Bethlehem: where the Nativity story began! I was surprised that describing him as a carpenter didn't necessarily mean that Joseph worked with wood. The word carpenter means "the builder", and most buildings in Bethlehem were made of stone. Joseph and Jesus were both called carpenters but they probably worked with stone!
Did you know that a manger was a large stone with the center hollowed out so that food for the animals could be placed inside? God's Son was likely placed in that hole!
I love this picture of Mary and baby Jesus! Luke 2:12 tells us that Jesus "was wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger". Mothers still swaddle their babies today!
God placed a new star in the nighttime sky to tell that a powerful King had been born in Israel. Wise men followed that star to find the baby but it was probably two years before they found a toddler named Jesus!
Finally...Mary, Joseph, & Jesus mase it back home to Bethlehem
I love that a map is included!
This would be a wonderful Christmas gift!
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