The Children of Christmas

You know Mary, Joseph, the angel, the wise men, and other beloved nativity characters. But who were the first children to meet the Messiah, and what are their stories? Have you ever wondered whether the innkeeper had a daughter, or which shepherd boy had to stay behind to tend the sheep? The Children of Christmas presents the stories of five children who make personal sacrifices, overcome trials of faith, and go the extra mile to offer the Lord their humble gifts. Author Alora Dunlap has an affinity for the unique perspectives of children. Her faith-inspiring narrative shines with an intuition about what children think, feel, and do, making it a peer among works such as Most Beloved Sister (Astrid Lindren), and the Junie B. Jones series (Barbara Park.) Children will listen with wide eyes, imagining themselves among the young few who knew the infant Lord. Bible lovers of all ages will grin as they catch this fiction’s more subtle connections to the Word. Read these stories to someone you love-it’s the perfect Christmas gift.