The Christmas Baby

Written by Marion Dane Bauer · Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

A man and his wife search for a place to stay in a crowded town, leading to the birth of a special baby.

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34 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD460L

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Bookroo's summary

Experience the wonder of a baby's birth as joy spreads from a humble manger to shepherds, kings, and angels. Mary and Joseph's child brings a timeless celebration, echoing through every new life. This retelling of the Nativity story captures the miracle of birth, inviting all to witness the magic of Christmas anew. With lyrical prose and lush illustrations, this tale is a perfect gift for a baby's first Christmas, reminding us of the joy and hope each new life brings.

From the publisher

This beautiful retelling of the Nativity story that celebrates the timeless joy of Christmas and of welcoming a new baby into the world is now available as a Classic Board Book! Have you heard? A baby is coming! Our baby is here? When Mary and Joseph’s child was born, the good tidings spread from the animals in the manger, to the shepherds in the fields, to the kings in distant lands, and even to the angels in the heavens! Now every time a baby is born, we celebrate and people travel from far and wide to greet the new baby–because every new baby is a small miracle. Filled with lyrical text and lush illustrations, this Classic Board Book is the perfect gift for baby’s first Christmas!

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