Advent & Christmas Books for Children

Bestselling author Francine M. O'Connor recounts traditional,well-loved Christmas stories in lively rhyme and verse style. Full-color illustrations and popular story line make The ABC's of Christmas the perfect gift book for 3- to 8-year-old children.

16 pp., Size: 6 X 8 1/2.
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Children will enjoy the riddles, mazes, coloring pages, crosswords, crafts, and more. At the same time they will learn about seasonal symbols, traditions, prayers, and important events in Scripture.

Catechists can use the reproducible pages as part of their lessons, to introduce, reinforce, or review important aspects of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Families can use the book to celebrate these seasons together in an enjoyable and meaningful way. My Favorite Advent and Christmas Activity Book is a wonderful, “star-lit” resource for bringing the seasons into your religion. Twenty-Third Publications, Fall 2005, 72 pages, paperback.
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This lovely picture book captures the ageless story of the coming of the Savior, in flowing illustrations and child-friendly text. Sturdy binding and easy-to-hold size make this classic book a Christmas treasure for the whole family to cherish!

A wonderful Advent-Christmas gift for children aged 5-8.

Hardcover / 24 pages / Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 9 3/4"
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Written by Roberta Letwenko.

It's rare that someone comes along who can capture the essence of Christmas in a story, in a poem. Jeanne Conte is just such a person. Her collection of inspirational short stories and poems does just that. The beauty and joy found in the Christmas season come to life through the eyes of her imagination. A treasure to read and to share. With seasonal illustrations throughout.

Sample Stories and Poems:
A Wonderful Christmas
The Crimson Christmas Ribbon
The Legend of the Holly
Little Jesus
Stranded in a Snowstorm
A Birthday Party for Jesus
The Little Shepherd
Silent, Still Night

Paperback, 160 pages
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A pious Christmas story about the origins of the candy cane. A stranger arrives in town one dreary November and begins hammering and sawing away at his newly rented storefront. When a small girl offers her help, she's in for a childhood fantasy-come-true, as it turns out all the shelves and counters are being built for a candy shop. After offering young Lucy gumdrops and lollipops, Mr. Sonneman launches into the history of the candy cane. With his guidance, she discovers that the upturned candy is in the shape of a j--for Jesus. Right side up it looks like a shepherd's staff. And the red stripes? The blood of Christ from his terrible whipping. Lucy and Mr. Sonneman set out on a quest to share this story with everyone in town. Their message (and their gift of the pepperminty red-and-white sticks) brings the whole town together in a joyful celebration of Christmas (and candy).

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These contemporary and ethnic folk carols for elementary school children are set in a comfortable singing range and are useful for liturgical and classroom needs. The songbook includes scripture discussion, banners, and ideas for extended activities. There is also a chapter with ideas for seasonal liturgical banners for the classroom or worship space.

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By Clare Beaton

Kids can create their very own Nativity scene with this delightful activity book! Just fold out the stable on the cover and add the press-out background pieces. Then count on hours of fun coloring and cutting out the familiar Christmas figures to complete the scene!

Makes a wonderful Advent gift. A Christmas treat for children ages 6–10!

KEY FEATURES

• Fifteen Nativity figures to cut out and color: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, the Magi, and stable animals!
• Features a six-page, beautifully illustrated version of the Nativity story.
• Contains step-by-step craft instructions for making a Christmas angel and a twelve-pointed star.
• includes a simple glossary of Nativity words.

Softcover / 20 pages / Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11".


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