God Gave Us Christmas
God Gave Us Christmas

God Gave Us Christmas

Written by Lisa Tawn Bergren & illustrated by David Hohn
Hardcover
$10.99
$10.49
3 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
19
Words per page
~381L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2006
Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder… “Who invented Christmas?” Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that… Jesus is the best present of all. This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.

What Kind of Book is God Gave Us Christmas

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    I love that the momma bear in this story answers her son's questions. She shows him throughout the story that God is everywhere and that He gave each of us Christmas. I like the colors in the illustrations of this book, and think it's a sweet story, though a little long.

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    I really love the message of this book, and think it is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. That being said, it felt just a little preachy, and more like a book I'd pull out for my family to read a couple times each holiday season rather than on repeat.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Lisa Tawn Bergren

    Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling author of ten novels, three novellas, and two gift books. God Gave Us Christmas is her third children’s book. She makes her messy-but-cozy home in Colorado, with her husband, Tim, and their children, Olivia, Emma, and Jack.

    Illustrator
    David Hohn

    David Hohn is an award-winning illustrator who graduated with honors from the Maryland Institute college of Art. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781400071753
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Publisher
WaterBrook
Original Publication Date
October 10, 2006
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
19
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 7 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2006008584
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
68192244
Est. Lexile® Level
~381L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~K
ATOS® Book Level
2.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
111307
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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