A Child Was Born: A First Nativity Book

Simple rhymes make nativity story appealing to young children. Written by Grace Maccarone, Illustrated by Sam Williams 0-439-18296-4 Scholastic Inc. 2000 32 pages/Hardcover ages 3-6 $10.95 US/ $15.95 CAN

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Christmas isn't Christmas without a good Nativity story. If your little ones ages 3 to 6 love picture books, they'll enjoy A Child Was Born: A First Nativity Book which blends simplicity with rich, watercolor illustrations.

With a little imagination, it's very easy to step back in time and introduce a very touching Christmas story to young children which comes from the heart. Wonderfully illustrated with rhyming text, you'll find this book, which describes the the first nativity, very touching and meaningful, regardless of your religious preferences.

It's nice to see a book like this on the commercial market. This book allows younger children to better understand the true spirit of Christmas. A world without Santa Claus, reindeers, and elves is often overlooked.

This book can be shared with the entire family around a cozy fireplace on Christmas Eve or your toddler may even bring this interesting picture book to church and follow along in the Christmas celebration. What a great holiday gift idea, as well!