We Believe in Christmas

This book is one you will want to keep for years to come. You will get it out every Christmas to read to your grandchildren and share with others.

We Believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury and illustrated by Daniel Brown is the perfect book for the holidays. Here's Mia's review: I liked how much this book talked about God in Christmas. My favorite page was the cover with the little girl as Jesus' mommy. This is one of my favorite books in the whole world, because it's the Christmassiest. Now my review. I really enjoyed reading this book to Mia, partly because of the absolutely beautiful pictures on every page and also because of so many of the different traditions associated with Christmas the artist captures and are worked into the story as a way to remember the true meaning of Christmas. The book emphasizes the real meaning of Christmas without being preachy. It says that it's ok to sit on Santa's lap, say Happy Holidays, and other secular traditions, as long as we keep hold to Christ at the heart of Christmas. I think that Mia was able to grasp the message without feeling like she was being taught a lesson. The family at the center of the book is wonderfully drawn, and their faces are so full of expression. Each pagei s truly a work of art. We've read this book several times, and immediately after the first time, Mia wanted to read it again. Another reason she enjoyed it was the repetition of the concluding phrase on every page (except the last one), she loved being able finish it herself. Kingsbury has created an instant classic.

Reviewed by Cayden (age 4) and Max (age 2) Aures and Mom for Reader Views (10/08) "We Believe in Christmas" takes a look back and encourages us to remember the true meaning of Christmas and the events that take place during the season. For example, "Now when we welcome traveling guests, no matter whom we greet, remember those three traveling guests, and there will Christmas be." Cayden: "There is Baby Jesus on the cover in the manger." Cayden: "They are dressed up different. I bet they are going to be in a play." Max: "Star in sky! Make wish!" Cayden: "What is `wondrous awe'? Cayden: "They are singing `Silent Night.' I think I know that song!" Max: "People singing on road!" Cayden: "There is a person ringing a bell with a red money bucket like they do outside Pick `n Save! I get to put the money in the bucket!" Cayden: "See! They are in a play! " Cayden: "I liked the pictures in the book but there were a lot of words that I didn't know what they meant. I could tell what was going on by looking at the pictures though." Cayden: "We need to make sure that we put money in the red bucket when they have them out!" (Salvation Army) Parent's comments: "We Believe in Christmas" by Karen Kingsbury conveys many important messages about the real meaning of the Christmas season. I think that Cayden, at age 4, grasped some of the main points but many of the concepts and wording were a little difficult for him to comprehend. The back of the book says that the book is for Ages 4-7 and I think that children at the latter end of that age group would get the most out of the book. With that said, this book is a wonderful one in presenting to children the true meaning of Christmas and I think it would be an excellent addition to any child's bookshelf!

Each year as Christmas approaches we all get caught up in lights, presents, and cookie making, but do we really know the true meaning of this Holy day? In this tender work by author,Karen Kingsbury, we are shown the true meaning of Christmas. Speaking of the song, "Silent Night," and imaging the stillness and awe that was present at the time of the Savior's birth is shared. The excitement of receiving that special gift is brought into perspective with reminder of the greatest gift, Jesus. The placing of the star on our trees is replaced with the awesome image of the star that shone on that special night. This is a wonderful book that helps bring to light the true meaning of the greatest gift to mankind. Subtle, yet dramatic, with illustrations that bring you into the season, this book is sure to enhance your families understanding of the true heart and pulse of Christmas. Very well done.