This year as I prepare for another Advent season, I wandered through dozens of Christian publisher websites to select some unique Christmas literature for children. Stories that shine the light of creativity as we near another season of preparing our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
While I haven't read all of the books below, I hope they spark interest to add some new titles to your family's Christmas story collection before Advent begins.
Follow along Jotham as he searches for his family and stumbles right into the middle of the birth of Jesus. This is one of four books in a Family Story for Advent, the Advent Adventure series.
2) The King is Born (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series)
4) The Shepherd Girl of Bethlehem By Carey Morning
2) The King is Born (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series)
Experience the Christmas story in a new light. Join Peter and Mary as they visit baby Jesus, assist the wise men, and stop a thief.
3) Andi's Circle C Christmas (Circle C Beginnings series)
When a visitor takes all the fun out the holiday break, Andi discovers she might be able to help the guest.
4) The Shepherd Girl of Bethlehem By Carey Morning
A shepherd girl searches for her father and finds him in Bethlehem.
Read about 25 eyewitnesses who share about the birth of Jesus and dive more deeply into the story with discussion questions.
6) The Siamese Kittens and the Christmas Hedgehog By Michael A. G. Haykin
Three kittens learn about caring for the needy on Christmas Eve.
7) The Promise and the Light: A Christmas Retelling By Katy Morgan
Walk in the footsteps of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the first Christmas. Morgan is a talented writer who weaves biblical truth into captivating narrative for young readers.
8) The Legend of Christmas: An Untold Story of the Real St. Nicholas By Theresa White
Discover the true story behind Santa Claus and how his faith despite persecution made a lasting example.
May this Advent season bring a renewed awe at the first coming of Christ as a family.