A simple retelling of the birth of Jesus with emphasis on the quiet time before the arrival of the shepherds, angels, and kings.

A retelling of the Christmas story, complete with fluffy-eared donkeys, woolly sheep and baby Jesus sleeping in his soft blanket.

Modern text and drawings retell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Relates a legend about the Irish slave girl who became Saint Brigid, beginning with a celestial song, a mysterious gift, and a prophecy on the night of her birth.

"This little book presents the story of the Nativity in simple words and bright illustrations. Little ones will learn that an angel appeared to Mary, that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and that shepherds and wise men came to visit the new Messiah."--Back cover.

Presents a poetic description of the first Christmas night and the birth of the Baby Jesus.

Many different animals come to bestow their own special gifts on the newborn Christ Child.

Retells the story of Mary and Joseph's trip into Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in a manger.

"Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating...

Beginning December 1st, a little bear follows the star of Bethlehem for 24 days, taking him on a long journey filled with acts of heroism, kindness, and miracles until he finds the Christ child and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.