{"product_id":"the-christmas-story-print","title":"The Christmas Story - Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Christmas Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy Juliet David\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated by Elina Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(35, 143, 25);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[1 copy only in stock at this reduced price 1 July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(35, 143, 25);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will not be re-ordering this title when this copy has sold]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully illustrated retelling of the Nativity story that helps young children discover the wonder of the first Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce young children to the story of Jesus’ birth in a simple and memorable way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare the Nativity story at home, school, church or Sunday school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage early conversations about Christmas, faith and the meaning of Jesus’ birth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport preschool and kindergarten children with age-appropriate Bible storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a gentle seasonal reading moment for families and caregivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse engaging illustrations to hold children’s attention and aid understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a Christmas gift or classroom resource with a clear Christian focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA retelling of the first Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for children aged 3–5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home, school, Sunday school and church use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated by award-winning children’s illustrator Elina Ellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact hardback format for young readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, 24pp\u003cbr\u003e16.7 cm H x 16.6 cm W x 0.8 cm D (0.158 kg)\u003cbr\u003eISBN 9781781282823\u003cbr\u003eCandle Books (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the first Christmas is one of the most treasured stories children can hear: a baby born in Bethlehem, angels bringing good news, shepherds hurrying to see, and the wonder of God’s love arriving in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming retelling introduces young readers to the Nativity in a way that is simple, warm and easy to share, making it a lovely seasonal resource for families, churches, schools and Sunday schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection from \u003cem\u003e99 Stories from the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, this child-friendly book offers a memorable way to help preschool and early primary children understand the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. Its accessible storytelling is designed for reading aloud, with language suited to young listeners and beginning readers. The compact hardback format makes it easy to handle, gift and use during Christmas services, classroom story times or quiet family reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElina Ellis’s illustrations bring brightness, character and warmth to the story, helping children connect visually with Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus and the people who come to welcome him. The combination of gentle text and engaging artwork makes the Nativity feel immediate and inviting, while keeping the focus on the meaning at the heart of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is especially useful for adults looking for a Christian Christmas story that is brief, attractive and age-appropriate. It can be read in one sitting, revisited throughout Advent, included in a Christmas book basket or used as a simple teaching aid. For young children encountering the Nativity for the first time, it offers a clear and joyful introduction to the story Christians remember and celebrate each Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuliet David is an experienced children’s author who has written many Bible stories, Bible activity books and faith-based resources for young readers. Her writing is known for making biblical material accessible to children in a clear and engaging way. Alongside her writing, her interests include painting, music and travel to Israel and other Bible lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElina Ellis is an award-winning illustrator based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. She holds an MA in Children’s Book Illustration and has received honours including the Macmillan Prize, the Beginning, Middle and End competition from the Society of Children’s Book Writers \u0026amp; Illustrators, and the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award. Her illustrations are lively, expressive and well suited to young children’s books. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe journey toward Bethlehem\u003cbr\u003eThe birth of Jesus\u003cbr\u003eThe announcement of good news\u003cbr\u003eThe shepherds and the angels\u003cbr\u003eVisitors coming to see the baby\u003cbr\u003eThe wonder and meaning of the first Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53593905398067,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9793\/5667\/files\/The-Christmas-Story-Lion-2016-700sq.jpg?v=1782906285","url":"https:\/\/philipgarsidebooks.com\/products\/the-christmas-story-print","provider":"Philip Garside Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}