BOOK GIVEAWAY! Christmas Time- Its All About Jesus
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
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I love Christmastime. It is never too early to start celebrating the birth of our savior. Christmas songs are some of my all-time favorites- I wish we’d sing them all year ‘round! I know not everyone shares these same sentiments, but I can’t help but be excited about the Light of the World that came to save mankind.
This children’s book, Christmas Time Its All About Jesus! is a great introduction for little ones to the story of Jesus’ birth. It is told with sing-songy rhymes and colorful, inviting illustrations. I have a 4 and a 2 year old, so reading books can be kind of tricky and challenging to hold their attention for very long. The wording on each page is just enough to explain the picture, and the rhyming of the words (though a little bit of a stretch at times) keep the book flowing nicely. Unlike some kids’ books, this one is not “dumbed down”— something I greatly appreciate. There is nothing that irks me more than a kids book that waters down Scriptural truths or a story that interjects inaccurate events into Biblical recordings. Christmas Time Its All About Jesus! begins with the angel who appeared to Mary and covers just about every important detail… Elizabeth, Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, the angels and shepherds. It concludes beautifully by telling how Mary treasured all these things in her heart and when we do like Mary did, we’ll find that celebrating our Savior’s birth is truly the best part!
I love Christmastime. It is never too early to start celebrating the birth of our savior. Christmas songs are some of my all-time favorites- I wish we’d sing them all year ‘round! I know not everyone shares these same sentiments, but I can’t help but be excited about the Light of the World that came to save mankind.
This children’s book, Christmas Time Its All About Jesus! is a great introduction for little ones to the story of Jesus’ birth. It is told with sing-songy rhymes and colorful, inviting illustrations. I have a 4 and a 2 year old, so reading books can be kind of tricky and challenging to hold their attention for very long. The wording on each page is just enough to explain the picture, and the rhyming of the words (though a little bit of a stretch at times) keep the book flowing nicely. Unlike some kids’ books, this one is not “dumbed down”— something I greatly appreciate. There is nothing that irks me more than a kids book that waters down Scriptural truths or a story that interjects inaccurate events into Biblical recordings. Christmas Time Its All About Jesus! begins with the angel who appeared to Mary and covers just about every important detail… Elizabeth, Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, the angels and shepherds. It concludes beautifully by telling how Mary treasured all these things in her heart and when we do like Mary did, we’ll find that celebrating our Savior’s birth is truly the best part!
Though the rhyming is a bit contrived at times and I’m not crazy about the curvature and shadowing on all of the text, this is a fun book that vibrantly conveys the joy and truth of the reason we celebrate Christmas. An added bonus at the back of the book is a short series of 5 devotional readings that focus on the GLORY of Christ and Christmas. It is easy for young children to read (and be read to) and for them to understand and apply it to their lives.
If you are interested in purchasing this book (would make a great early Christmas present!!) you can purchase it HERE on Amazon. Though I received a copy of this book for review, all thoughts and opinions about this book are my own.
Also, I’m doing a give away of this book! One lucky reader will receive a copy of this book for free!! (Shipping in US only, please.) Enter below for your chance to win, and share this giveaway with your friends!
Also, I’m doing a give away of this book! One lucky reader will receive a copy of this book for free!! (Shipping in US only, please.) Enter below for your chance to win, and share this giveaway with your friends!
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This looks like a sweet book to share with the kids! I'm always looking for new ways to start conversations and help my kids know Jesus better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great review of Christmas Time! I really appreciate your comments and your in-depth discussion of the details! God bless you!
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