Books with title The Story of the Christmas Tree

Lovely book helping little ones understand the true meaning of Christmas. With clear and simple text, this sensitive retelling is given particular warmth and depth through endearing illustrations by artist Steve Whitlow. The story begins with Mary learning she is to have a very special baby, and takes the reader through to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem and the arrival of the Wise Men, with a closing reminder of why we celebrate this important day.

Everyone knows the story of Christmas. Decking the halls with boughs of holly. Hanging stockings by the chimney with care. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Then there’s the true story of Christmas. And Ralph Mountfield is smack in the middle of it.Great Granny’s crustier than ever. Grandpa’s singing to the dog. Great Aunt Ida is completely crackers. Uncle Tristam’s giving out bricks. The cousins are whining and throwing tantrums. Mum’s looking for Dad. Dad’s looking for aspirin. And Ralph is looking to stay out of trouble.But when a Christmas Quiz brings out some hidden truths, trouble is exactly what Ralph finds. It’s anything but a silent, holy night for the Mountfield family!From the Hardcover edition.

Beautifully illustrated storybook telling the story of the birth of Jesus in fidelity to the Judeo-Christian scriptures. Explains Christmas in the context of creation, the fall, the nation of Israel and the Hebrew prophets in language that is accessible to children. Care has been taken to avoid non-biblical legends in telling the story. (For example the Bible tells of the Magi visiting Jesus as a small chld in a house in Bethlehem, not as a baby in a stable on the night of his birth.) This book aims to create excitement around the true biblical narrative.