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Children’s Christmas
100 Best Christmas Poems for Children
Roger McGough Ages From traditional verses by Christina Rossetti and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 8-12 to modern classics by Julia Donaldson and Benjamin Zephaniah, this anthology of Christmas poems will delight children and adults of all ages. Perfect for reading aloud with all the family or for children aged 8-12 to read to themselves, there are verses that will encourage you to reflect on the Christmas themes of joy, hope and peace for all the world, while also savouring the festive fun of everything else that Christmas brings.
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The Promise and the Light: A Christmas Retelling
Katy Morgan What if you were visited by an angel one night who told you that you were to give birth to the Son of God? How would you feel? Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and the Lighttells the stories of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas. This imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12. Ages 8-12
Pb | 192 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 5296 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49
The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Christmas Collection
Sally Lloyd-Jones Featuring 10 buttons that activate 20 seconds of classic Christmas music or narration by David Suchet, there is simply no other holiday book that includes such an interactive array of creative and heartfelt elements.
The Story of Christmas
Alexa Tewkesbury From Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the arrival of the shepherds and the magi to welcome the new-born Jesus, The Story of Christmas is the perfect way to introduce kids to the nativity story and the true meaning behind the holiday season.
Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK REF 5245 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49
The Christmas Star
Hilary Robinson It’s a very special night for the angels of heaven. An incredibly important baby has been born, and they need to find the best and brightest star to lead travellers to him. This delightful full-colour picture book for children from author Hilary Robinson is a wonderful new retelling of the first Christmas story. Ages 3-5
Pb | 32 pgs | SPCK REF 5244 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49 My Very Own Christmas
Ages Lois Rock 5-7 The story of Jesus’ birth from Luke and Matthew’s gospels, retold faithfully for children to enjoy. Share the stories of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the magi along with fascinating seasonal information about Christmas celebrations and traditions, and Advent and Christmas prayers.
Hb | 80 pgs | LION REF 5246 RRP £6.99 Aslan £6.49
A selection of Christmas books ideal for younger children to either read aloud to themselves or with a grown up
Ages 3-5
A Pirate Christmas
Suzy Senior Joe and his pirate dad read the story of the first Christmas and discover a different kind of treasure.
Pb | 32 pgs | LION REF 2405 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99 Ages 5-9
On That Christmas Night
Lois Rock The birth of Jesus, interpreted in illustrator Alison Jay's own unique style, accompanying a retelling of the Nativity.
Pb | 32 pgs | LION REF 2355 RRP £6.99
Aslan £5.99 Ages 3-5
Jenny, the Shy Angel
Anne Booth & Ruth Hearson Jenny is a shy angel. When the other angels see the newborn baby king, she decides to stay behind - but being shy doesn't matter.
Pb | 32 pgs | LION REF 2410 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.49 Ages 3-5
Follow the Star
Follow the star through the book to discover the story of the first Christmas. Each page has a die-cut star shaped window to help young readers follow the star.
Boardbook | 12 pgs | AUTHENTIC REF 2935 RRP £3.99 Aslan £3.49
Ages 5-6
The Story of the Nativity
Elena Pasquali With gentle illustrations, this retelling of the Nativity story is retold with echoes of the gospels and presented in a stylish cloth edition.
The Sleepy Shepherd
Stephen Cottrell The Sleepy Shepherd misses the chance to greet the Christ-child in Bethlehem, but years later, decides to be a real shepherd to a man whose friends have all fallen asleep...
Pb | 48pgs | SPCK REF 2354 RRP £6.99 Aslan £4.99 Ages 3-5
The Night Jesus Was Born
Lori C. Froeb Telling the story of Jesus' birth, with six press-out ornaments to hang on the family Christmas tree.
Hb | 12pgs | AUTHENTIC REF 2932 RRP £8.99 Aslan £5.99 Ages 3-5
The Story of Christmas
An ideal first Nativity book for children, with sturdy board book pages and wonderful illustrations. Includes 4 fun jigsaw puzzles and a carry handle.
Boardbook | 8pgs | COPENHAGEN REF 1918 RRP £4.99 Aslan £3.99
