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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone. ... Read more

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This CD is Great!!!
I thought this CD was great - children will learn. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Wee Sing Bible Songs CD format
I love all the songs on this CD! Catchy, rhymthic, fun to sing and listen to. Most are familiar.I enjoy them as much as the children. I had the audiocassette and book years ago and am so glad to be able to get it on CD. Perfect to use with children's groups.

My little girl can't get enough of it & my grade school son likes it too
This is a wonderful collection of favorite Bible songs. The second section of the book, the praise section, is especially good. I enjoy singing along with many of these songs as much as my children do. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Music    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Concepts - General    5. Hymns    6. Hymns, English    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Performing Arts - General    10. Religious - Christian    11. Songs    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General   

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Great story--nothing to do with Halloween
This is a great story that can help people of all ages, even though geared to children, understand the message of the Gospel in a creative way.This doesn't have to be associated with the celebration of Halloween.I know that many people who profess to be Christians still like to celebrate Halloween and feel that this story helps to tie it to their faith.That shouldn't make this a bad book for those who don't think Halloween has a place in the lives of Christians.Putting a face on a pumpkin to do something fun during fall harvest is a spiritually neutral activity.It just doesn't have to be about Halloween.I am glad that people like Ms Higgs take the time to do something positive for this time of year--something that takes the focus OFF of Halloween.

Just a thought on the book
I think it's wonderful book and I'm a christian. Everything was made by god including pumpkins and carving pumpkins is fun. It does not have to be evil and the fact that you can do it and teach your child about god is wonderful. Just wondering if the people who judge the book as trying to turn evil into good buy christmas trees and decorate them?? Did you know that is also a Pagan tradition with roots not honoring god?? How many Christians buy and decorate Christmas trees?? I would say step back and look more closely at yourself before judging others. In the Bible we are not bound by law but by grace. How can anything that teaches about god be sinful?? It does not matter what people did thousands of years ago but it does matter that we honor god in our words and actions today. I don't see the harm in this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Christian life    6. Christianity    7. Halloween    8. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    9. Holidays & Festivals - Halloween    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile Religion    12. Juvenile literature    13. Parables    14. Religion - Christianity - Christian Life    15. Religious - Christian    16. Salvation    17. Social Issues - Values    18. Social Situations - Values    19. Board Books    20. Fiction    21. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian    22. Picture books   

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INCANTATION
The burning of Jewish books in the town square is the first portent that life for sixteen-year-old Estrella is going to change.Set in Spain during the Middle Ages, the story is about secrets and self-knowledge.Estrella's family are Conversos, who practice Judaism in secret at home and in a church where all of the congregation plus the priest are like themselves.As the persecution of Jews draws ever closer to Estrella's own family, she is told about their secret, given a ring to buy herself safe passage to Amsterdam if need be, and taught the rudiments of kabbalah by her learned grandfather.This unlikely act is undoubtedly a gesture toward the current popularity of kabbalah and it does little to mar the credibility of the plot, consisting only of a few "kabbalistic" customs like wearing a red thread and learning the names of the ten gates of Paradise.More central to the story is Estrella/Esther's development from a carefree girl to a young woman fated to pass on her family's heritage virtually alone. As in other of Hoffman's books, nature and magic are intertwined.Estrella's mother is a dyer and a healer; her grandfather is a surgeon and a scholar.The witchcraft of which they are accused is practical magic, the kind that works not through the supernatural but through knowledge heightened by insight.Throughout the book, Estrella's mother teaches her about the natural world and how humans use it for good or evil. At the conclusion, after some horrific scenes of torture and burnings, she flees, having learned that "a Jew can never be attached to a place...We cannot have roots in the earth of any country, only in the garden that we carry inside us."This is a somber message for the teens of today and it is offset by other conflicts that they may find more appealing: the true nature of a false friend, and rivalry over a boy friend.Admirers of Alice Hoffman will enjoy her evocative writing style but Incantation is one of her lesser works.For teens and adults.Reviewed by Linda R. Silver ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    3. Fiction    4. Girls & Women    5. Historical - Europe    6. Historical Fiction (Young Adult)    7. Identity    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    10. Marranos    11. Prejudices    12. Religious - General    13. Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism    14. Juvenile Fiction / Girls & Women   

Editorial Review

Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God series has enjoyed boundless success, making his dialogue with God accessible to a worldwide audience of adults. Read more

Reviews (40)

Little Soul and the Sun
Great Book! Really summarizes the lessons of Conversations with God. I'm a little embarrassed to say that it was so simple and profound that I actually found it more powerful and "teaching" than the actual CWG. Hey, if you can't explain it to a five year old child, something's probably not quite right!!

ASpiritual Gift for all ages.
Excellent" Enjoyed reading this book, a beautifull well written book on spirituality for all ages.A simple way of vision
A book for all ages
Lovely writing, beautiful illustrations and a message that can change your life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Fiction    4. God    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Parables    7. Religious - General    8. Spiritual life    9. Christianity    10. Picture books   

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it had adventure. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Story of Samson". I recommend it to anyone.

An Inspirational Holy Land Adventure
This is a wonderful portrayal of the Holy Land at the time of Jesus's ministrations. Ms. Speare is a master at plot and characterization. The Bronze Bow is both exciting and inspirational. It stands on a par with The Witch of Blackbird Pond. I will continue to read this story from time to time for the rest of my life and will pass it on to my grandchildren

One of the most excellent books I have ever read!
This book is great. My class read it this year as one of our sixth grade novels. The Bronze Bow is about a boy named Dainel. Dainel's parents died when he was very young. His father was crucified, and his mother, who sat weeping at his father's crucifixtion, died a few weeks later. Daniel then had to live with his grandmother and his younger sister, Leah. Daniel leaves his home when he is thirteen years old. One day, five years later, Daniel saw two kids about his age. One of which he recognized. For moment, he was bewildered with who the boy really was until he remembered-he had gone to school with him. When Daniel goes up to Joel, he finds out the other person was his twin sister, Malthace. He asked how his grandmother and sister were doing. Joel and Malthace informed him that his grandmother and Leah were fine, and that his grandmother was sometimes seen out of the house. But Leah never came out. When Daniel goes back to the village, he remembers that Leah had been possessed by demons. They had a large variety of doctors see her, but no one could cure it. Daniel goes back to the village, and shortly after he recieved a message saying that his grandmother was dying. He went home to find his grandmother on her bed. Leah had nailed all of the doors shut and had never been out for about a week. Daniel visited his grandmother, when her last words spoken to him were, "Dainel, you came." Leah would rarely come out of her corner where she was balled up to see anything. Once Daniel and Leah's grandmother died, they moved into one of Daniels' friends houses where Daniel worked. Leah got to meet Malthace and became good friends with her. Daniel realized that whenever Leah would see Malthace, her attitude and personality would change-to be more like hers. That lasted until one very day. Daniel had gotten mad at her for being friends with a Roman, Marcus, and she became angry. Leah became very sick and close to dying.Daniel didn't know who could help her until he thought of one person-Jesus, who cured the demons from her forever. This book is extraordinary. I could read it again and again. I highly recommend it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Classics    3. Fiction    4. Historical - Ancient Civilizations    5. Jesus Christ    6. Palestine    7. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian    8. Language & Literature   

Reviews (5)

Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Awesome book!
This is a fantastic book.The illustrations are truly amazing and the moral of the story is inspiring for young girls, boys and for adults!I will be purchasing this wonderful children's book for all of my friends who are expecting!
Mother from Sun Prairie
Brilliant! The little princess who did not want to clean her room ran off to join the rumpled street kids. Her experience which at first was liberating and fun became ugly and shameful to her.Her father the king quietly witnessed her disobedience and patiently waited for her to return home on her own.
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Subjects:  1. Behavior    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Kings, queens, rulers, etc.    7. Preschool Religion    8. Princesses    9. Religion - Bible - Stories    10. Religious - Christian   

Reviews (103)

It helped my daughter's class
This past week my daughter's 3rd grade classroom lost a classmate to a tragic accident that happened in their cafeteria at lunchtime.Their teacher read them this book as a part of helping them grieve the loss of their friend.With the restrictions that goverment has placed upon our schools related to what you can talk about regarding beliefs and religion, I was grateful for this book's approach.It allowed them to hear about the "next place" without offending any of the different beliefs and crossing that line.There have been millions of tears shed this week and there will be millions more before the grieving process is over.This book helped their class in a way that the teacher probably could not have done by herself.And since some of the kids talked one on one to the counselors that have been available, but not all of them have, it was comforting from my viewpoint to hear that the class as a whole could hear this story and continue to work through it together.It made enough of an impression on my 8 YO that she shared the experience with me and I then looked up the book myself.It reached so many kids on so many different levels that I would recommend every school to have it in their library "just in case" it would ever be needed (and hopefully it won't).

The Next Place
This is the MOST inspirational and comforting message both in words and pictures I have seen regarding the hereafter. I have given copies to friends and relatives of those who have recently passed on. A friend of mine who is a hospice volunteer has also given this book as a gift. I will definitely be ordering more copies in the future and want to thank the author and illustrator for a job more than well done.

Good book for terminally ill
I read this book with interest.I liked it but a well person would realize that NOBODY knows what the hereafter is.However, for someone looking at death in the face, it might be of some comfort. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Inspirational    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Fiction    5. Future life    6. Religious - General    7. Stories in rhyme   

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You'll Never Regret this one!
This 19 CD set is so good that I am surprised it is even available. If you are a Lewis fan, this radio theatre production is going to be a great addition to your library. Each one is nearly word-for-word to the books themselves.
Narnia: Focus on Family theatrical production
Fantastic product, fantastic price! Our elementary age kids love them!

imaginative entertainment
all the family members (teens also!!) enjoy listening on our family reunion trip ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's All Ages - Literature    2. Children's Audio - 9-12    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Classics    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Religious - Christian    7. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic   

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Appreciating others
My children received this book as a gift at the birth of our fourth child and they love it. Now I give it as a baby gift, if it isn't the first birth in the family. It helps children appreciate the strengths of others, as well as their own, and how important we each are to the whole. The story is sometimes silly, but my children don't seem to grow tired of it.

A wonderful lesson for ALL
I use this book with my second grade class each year.The kids get hooked to the adventure and we start to 'analyze' each character.At the end each child is able to identify with one of the characters and we see how different we all are.It's also great to finish the book and see how we all need each other!

Kids find comfort in this fun-filled book
I bought this book for my nephew last year, mainly because I thought his parents would get a kick out of it. My nephew is a very hard-worker, and he loves to please his parents. My neice, however, is rather strong-willed and fearless. They are so different that it has become a family joke. As my nephew, age 5, read this book, he found a message in it that has given him courage as well as an understanding of himself and the other people in his life. A year later, this is still his favorite book. He tells me about all of the characters and what each of their strengths are. I think it has helped him in his understanding of his own talents and gifts, and the idea that just because you may not excell at one thing that doesn't mean you are untalented. What a wonderful message for children. I am amazed at my nephew's ability to tie this to his own life, and I'm so happy that my gift gave him more than just a good story. ... Read more

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful.The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

BEST BOOK WE HAVE!!
My daughter is 3, and she LOVES this book!It's sweet narrative begs for a soft, gentle voice making it perfect for bedtime.I think it's the sweetest book we own.She wants me to read it every night. I guy it over and over to give as a gift.

fantastic book for parents to read to their kids
This book, with its sweet illustrations, shows a polar bear couple tucking their little cub into bed at night as the mother polar bear answers the question that normally strikes fear into the hearts of parents: "Mommy, where did I come from?" Instead of getting into film strips, diagrams or panic attacks, the mother polar bear explains that their child was a gift from God as a result of prayer. The parents prayed for a child and God gave them this little cub. The mother does mention that the baby grew in her mother's tummy, but there is no segue into sex ed. A very sweet story for any age child and a book parents should love reading to and with their children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bears    2. Bible - Stories - General    3. Birth    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Preschool    6. Christian life    7. Family - General    8. Fiction    9. Polar bear    10. Religion    11. Religious - Christian    12. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    13. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian   

Editorial Review

Benny adores helping out his Grandpa at the bagel bakery, the best in town. The young Jewish boy loves his grandfather's bagels so much, he wants to thank God for them. But how? One morning, he asks his Grandpa if he could pay him for his work with a big bag of bagels. So equipped, he heads for the synagogue, takes a deep breath, opens the big wooden cupboard that is the Holy Ark, and places the steaming bag inside: "King of the Universe," he whispered. "I brought You some bagels. I know You make them. But You never taste them, because Grandpa sells every last one." Benny keeps this up week after week until he discovers, to his dismay, that a poor man in a tattered coat has been eating his bagels, and not God. How will God know he is thanking Him if someone else is eating the bagels? Grandpa reassures him that by making the world better, he is indeed thanking God. Dusan Petricic's expressive, cross-hatched illustrations, each one as round and warm and brown as a freshly baked bagel, illuminate all of the story's best moments with humor and emotion. This simple, touching Jewish folktale from Spaintranscends Judaism as a story of human kindness and generosity of spirit that will resonate with all children. Read more

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Great for Christians as well
I am not Jewish but feel this book is wonderful for all children who are trying to grasp the concept of God and for parents who want to impart this important lesson - God wants us to help others.My 7 year old checked this book out from the public library and had me read it to him over and over again.He related to Benny and especially loves the part when the Grandfather is initially horrified with what Benny is doing with the Bagels.This book is a true classic and I am disappointed that I don't find it available in my local bookstores.

Delightful New Twist on an Old Story
_Bagels from Benny_ is a retelling of an old Hasidic Jewish tale (Hasidism is the mystical branch of Judaism).The tale is retold through the eyes of a young child, Benny.Benny helps his Grandfather in his bakery everyday.One day a customer thanks the Grandfather for putting such "love" in his bagels.Benny's Grandfather brushes off the thanks and says that the thanks really belong to God.Benny like most children is earnest in his desire to get the his thanks to God.Benny's dilemma is how to be sure that God "received" the thanks.Benny decides to share some of the bagels with God and places a bag full of bagels in the Holy Ark (a closet in the synagogue that holds the Torahs [5 Books of Moses]).When Benny next goes to synagogue with his family on Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath),Benny is delighted to see that the bagels are gone.He, of course, decides that God ate the bagels and decides to bring some every week for God.After a few weeks Grandpa gets suspicious, what is a little boy doing with all of those bagels?Grandpa follows Benny and like most adults is appalled to find out what Benny is doing and why.But what is happening to the bagels?Where are they going?That is the delightful end to the story and it shows how Benny is thanking God by making the world a better place.
Meaningful
I shed a tear when I read this one.I can't wait to buy it and read it to our Religious School children.It is touching, poignant and meaningful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bagels    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Folklore    5. General    6. Grandfathers    7. Jews    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Religious - Jewish    11. Social Issues - Values    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Daughter loves it
My daughter loves this book and wants us to read it to her all the time before bed.

Can't wait to read the ending....
My 4-year-old daughter received this book - it was her gift she opened on Christmas eve. We sat by the lighted Christmas tree and fire and she settled into my lap for a goodread. The illustrations ARE precious, as other reviewers have said. The story started off beautifully - very believable for a little girl. We got to the part about "the King" and I got intrigued as to how the writer would explain this - then the book ended. It just ENDED. No further explanation, no further story. Just a few more pages would have turned this almost good book into possibly a great book. I am sad that it didn't make it - I had high hopes. Perhaps you might want to check it out from the library first to see what I mean. :((I did give it 2 stars because of the sweet illustration and the beginnings of a good book.) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Christian life    4. Family - General    5. Family life    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Princesses    9. Religious - Christian    10. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    11. Juvenile Fiction / Family / General   

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Kids and Adults too!
I purchased 2 copies of the KJV Kids' Study Bible.One for my daughter on her 8th birthday, and one for my son who was 10 at the time.Now, 4 years later, I am so pleased with the study design that I am purchasing a leather-bound copy for myself! (Mind you, I have other Bibles: purse size, chronological, red-letter, you name it.)But at this time in my life, I find the Kids' Study Bible to be the ideal companion in my morning exercise/devotion schedule.Thank you for designing such a wonderful Bible product.

king james kid study bible
Very nice Bible for any Child or "NEW" Christian learning the word of God. My only complaint is the words of Christ are not in RED or highlighted.

The KJV Kids' Study Bible by Lawrence O. Richards
I work with Kids ages 6 - 11 on Sunday Mornings (called Jr. Church) while the main Service is going on.I've been Looking for a Bible that is written in the King James Version, which is the same version that is used by the whole church, but able to teach the Kids on their level.This Bible does both.The Bible has introductions to each book, a summary of what the book is about and thought questions to have the Child look into God's word with and understanding at their Level.If you work with Kids, use King James, and want to make the transition to the Adult church easy, the, in my opinion, this is the Bible.Read more

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Awesome!
What a great book. As others have said, not just for the little ones. I wish I had this when I taught CCD. Very informative and the kids enjoy reading it. Other books, religious and otherwise, could use some of the teaching tools in this book. For instance, new and unfamiliar words are stated with a sounds like word (pyx rhymes with six). Also, when showing the aerial view of the church the author tells the kid to imagine they are a bird flying overhead. I wish my 4th grade geography teacher would have used that one. Last but not least, the illustration is beautiful.

I felt guilty reading this it was so good!
Ages 4-8???Paleeze!This one is timeless, a true must read for all ages!Who says religion can't be fun.

A Wonderful Book For Everyone!
I have to say that this book is so informative and it isn't just for children...I would give this book 5 stars as it explains just about everything that a child could ask a parent. I believe that it keeps the attention of the child because it is very colorful and it is contemporary. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Catholic Church    2. Children's 4-8 - Religion - Roman Catholic    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Religious - General   

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LEAVE This Book for Another Day
`Angela's clear voice asked behind her, "Do you trust us?""Yes," Dorry mumbled."Are you willing to stake your life to prove it?""Yes," Dorry mumbled again.'
Leaving Fishers
Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix is about an eleventh grade girl named Dorry that feels unbelievably lonely at her new school after moving from a small town like Bryden, Ohio to a large city in Indianapolis.That is, until one day, a girl named Angela invites her to sit with her and her friends.Dorry soon discovers that Angela and her friends are part of a religious group called the Fishers of Men. Overjoyed by her new friends and their compliments toward her, Dorry tries to spend as much time with them as possible.She attends religious services, and parties and in doing so, decides to join their group.Little does she know of their high expectations and their strict beliefs.Dorry finds herself caught up in a twist as she tries to keep herself balanced between Fishers and the life she had before.Will Dorry ever be able to keep up with the Fisher's demand?
Will Dorry be able to leve the Fishers?
Dorry has just moved to North view, she has no friends there and is always alone. One day while Dorry was eating lunch, a girl named Angela comes up and asks Dorry to come and sit by her and all her friends. Dorry does this and soon is always with this group, and they become friends. Later on, Dorry comes to find out that all her friends are in a religious group named The Fishers of Men. Dorry goes to the Fishers retreats, and then becomes a Fisher. She really likes this at first and tries hard to become a better Fisher, but then things start to get rough. The Fishers start aking more and more of Dorry and Dorry cannot do it. Will Dorry be able to leave the Fishers, or will she be stuck forever?
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Religious    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Christian life    4. Cults    5. Fanaticism    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Religious - Christian    9. Religious - General    10. Social Issues - Peer Pressure    11. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Peer Pressure   

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Beautifully illustrated
Eloise Wilkin has been a favorite since I was a child, we treasured our Little Golden Books and passed some down to our own children, my daughters especially loved the illustrations of the little children . Now I am buying them for my grandchildren, this book is beautifully bound and includes some of her best work. Mrs. Wilkin creates a lovely, serene and happy family atmosphere that children and adults relate to and enjoy. Our grandchildren are the third generation to thrill to these books.

a sweet and gentler time
I love this beautiful book filled with images from a simpler, gentler time.I remember Eloise Wilkin stories that I used to look at as a little girl, that used to be my mother's books.So this book is very nostalgic for me.I gave it a 4 since
BEAUTIFUL book!!!
This is a treasure! 13 books in one... illustrated by the talented Eloise Wilkin....The book is very well made and the illustrations are vibrant and glossy....a walk back in time..Dick and Jane like era pictures.....Beautiful book!! I am so glad I own it!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Literature / Classics    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children's stories, American    4. Children: Preschool    5. Family - General    6. Family life    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Literary Criticism & Collections    10. Nature    11. Nature & the Natural World - General    12. Preschool Nursery Rhymes / Poetry    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Religious - General    15. Short stories    16. Juvenile Fiction / Family / General   

Reviews (147)

Lucado is Great!!!
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Max Lucado book
This book is for all ages.It is a great book to read to your grandchildren, but even if you don't have children, it has such a great message for everyone.

Excellent message
I love love love this story.It's great for all ages.We first received this story in its paperback (scholastic)version.I tend to like the illustrations better in that version than in this smaller, hardcover book.Nevertheless, an excellent read with your kids.This would be extremely beneficial for pre-teen (middle school age) kids. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Award-winning author Walter Wangerin puts a fresh spin on the Nativity story in the richly illustrated Read more

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Good idea, but....
This was an innovative and novel way to retell a familiar story, however Mary came off more ditzy than maternal. She "giggled" and "pinched Joseph's nose" when springing the news on him that she's pregnant (quipping that she is "fat" because of reason that "wiggles deep inside" her) and she is just dumbfounded when Joseph is stunned and angry over her condition. Then when her parents try to comfort her, she tells them both "leave me alone," behaving like a pouty teen rather than the woman chosen to be the mother of mankind's savior. An unusual but moving way to tell the Christmas story.
I've been collecting children's Christmas books for years, but this is one of the most beautiful and original ones I have ever seen. Religious Christmas books don't have a lot of variety in the story, of course. They tell about the birth of Jesus and no matter how beautiful the story is, everyone tells it pretty much the same way. The only thing that usually distinguishes one nativity book from another is the quality of the illustrations. "Mary Christmas"!!
This book is quite wonderful.My kids loved it! The illustrations are very nice and the story of the first Christmas is well told.Entertaining for both parents and kids. The glimpse into the life of Jesus as a small boy is very well done, especially considering that we know nothing of his childhood from the Scriptures, except for his birth and the story of when he was thought lost but was in the temple. The story brings Mary and Jesus and even Josheph alive for the reader. ... Read more

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Wonderful tale of the gift of purity
Beautiful book (in picures and story).It really shows girls (and boys) what a wonderful gift God gives us and how we should save that gift for the special person.Wonderfully told.My daughter (2 1/2) LOVES it.It is her favorite book.

Wonderful Little Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
beautiful little story!
I bought this for my 8 year old sister on her birthday and it has become one of her favorites! Even I enjoyed it! And I'm sixteen! :) It is such a beautiful story with SO much meaning. If you want to show your daughters (or sisters) the power of purity and introduce the concept of waiting for your future husband, instead of dating around BUY THIS BOOK!!!! My little sister had a crush on a guy, but after reading the book said that she wasn't going to try and sit by him anymore ;) I only wish I had read this book at her age and missed a whole lot of little, but put together, big mistakes. I highly HIGHLY recommend this book!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - Religious    2. Juvenile Fiction    3. Religious - Christian    4. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)