The Story of Christmas

Share the story of the first Christmas in this updated classic and celebrate the meaning behind the Nativity and holiday celebrations with your little one.

Perfect for a toddler’s short attention span, this sweet, simple book tells the biblical story of Christmas--from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Christmas and today’s celebrations and traditions. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of about 200 words, this book is an age-appropriate way to introduce the story of the Nativity. A perfect addition for Christmas stockings!

Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children’s books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known titles are the perennial bestsellers The Story of Christmas and The Story of Easter. Together, these two titles have sold well over two million copies. Patricia lives in Nashville, Tennessee.