Books with title Once in the Year: A Christmas Story

Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season with this classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. Its simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem.

Read the Christmas story with passion as you celebrate the birth of Christ! Jesus, born over two thousand years ago, his life continues to shape and shake the world today. The Story of Christmas includes the foretelling of his coming to earth by prophetic Scriptures in the Old Testament; the biographical account of his birth as told by Matthew, Luke, and John; the promise of his return declared by Jesus in the Gospels and by John in Revelation; and the power of Christ in us as recorded in the Epistles of the New Testament. Enjoy the richness of this life-changing story taken from The Passion Translation—a new, heart-level translation that expresses God’s very heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s Word.

FREE ORNAMENT ACTIVITY Get "The Christmas Story Ornament Set," four keepsake ornaments that match illustrations from The Christmas Story board book, to make with preschoolers. Download the ornament set, for FREE, at OrangeBooksforPreschoolers.com. The Christmas Story retells the story of Jesus' birth, with charming illustrations that perfectly complement simple rhymes young children will soon memorize (and then take great delight in "reading" to you). From the angel's news for Mary, the events surrounding Jesus' birth, and the shepherds' visit, to the wise men's journey some time later, the story is accurately told in an age-appropriate way. Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers, The Christmas Story is compact, sturdy, and a quick read. The Christmas Story--A full-color, 12-page rhyming board book (about 6 inches square) durable enough for the youngest child, at home or at church. For more resources like this, visit OrangeBooks.com.

Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season with this classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. Its simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem.

The majestic story of Christmas, from the Annunciation to the Epiphany, has long inspired great artists. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection is particularly rich in medieval and Renaissance paintings that depict this timeless story. Gathered here are paintings by Rogier van der Weyden, Petrus Christus, Hans Memling, and Gerard David, among others, sensitively coupled with excerpts from the King James Bible. The perfect book for the entire family, The Christmas Story is a treasure to be enjoyed year after year.

Hope and joy radiate from the pages of Robert Sabuda’s new pop-up book celebrating the Nativity.Long ago in the town of Bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a baby was born, a child who was called the son of God. Announced by an angel, born in a humble manger, laid in a bed of straw, visited by shepherds and wise men—the age-old, awe-inspiring story of the birth of Jesus is lovingly brought to life by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined scenes, culminating in a 3-D manger sheltering humans and beasts, guarded by an angel above. Glinting with touches of gold and pearlescent foil, The Christmas Story is a visual feast, a holiday treasure to be shared with the whole family.

Read the Christmas story with passion as you celebrate the birth of Christ! Jesus. Born over two thousand years ago, his life continues to shape and shake the world today. The Story of Christmas includes the foretelling of his coming to earth by prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, the biographical account of his birth as told by Matthew and Luke, and the promise of his return declared by John in Revelation. Enjoy the richness of this life-changing story taken from The Passion Translation—a new, heart-level translation that expresses God’s fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s Word.

Every year Molly visits her Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. This year a surprise waits for her in the attic of her grandparent’s home at 1225 Evergreen Lane. An old leather-bound book, a bright red coat with furry white cuffs, and a secret that has never been shared, . . . until now. Molly is old enough to be in on the secret, and Grandpa needs her help this Christmas. When Molly falls asleep during one of Grandpa’s stories, her eyes open to a magical world. Santa needs one more reindeer to join his sleigh’s team. He and the elves want a young reindeer named Socks, but she is afraid to fly. And time is running out.Join Molly and Socks as they learn to believe in themselves. Their friendship helps each be brave when it matters most. But can they save Christmas? And when Molly wakes in her grandfather’s arms, was any of it real?

A classic bestseller presented in a new size with fresh, bright illustrations. Here is the story of the Nativity told in 200 words that are simple enough for a toddler to understand. From the Annunciation by the angel through Jesus's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the journey of the wise men, the Christmas story is presented in its most traditional form. Vibrant new illustrations are paired with classic text to bridge the connection between the biblical story of Jesus's birth and today's Christmas celebration. This book is unsurpassed as an introduction to the significance of the Christmas holiday. Ages 2-5.

Pamela Dalton's exquisite, intricate scissor-cut illustrations wonderfully illuminate The Story of Christmas. Deeply reverent, richly detailed, and teeming with life, Dalton's images follow the story of the Nativity from the appearance of the Angel, to the shepherds who came from the fields, and to the three wise men who followed the star to pay respect for their new king. Working in a Pennsylvania-German folk-art tradition, rich with lovingly rendered animals and figures, Pamela Dalton has created a book that takes a deserved place among the finest celebrations of Christmas.