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Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!: A Counting Nativity Book
An ECPA 2023 & 2024 Christmas Bestseller!
Celebrate the Joy of Christmas with Your Little One!
Introduce the youngest members of your family to the warmth and wonder of Christmas with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!, a delightful rhyming counting book from bestselling author Laura Sassi, illustrated by Gabi Murphy. Perfectly designed for tiny hands and curious minds, this sturdy board book brings the beloved Christmas story to life in a way that's fun, interactive, and heartwarming.
Follow Mary and Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep, and even playful stable critters as they gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus. With cheerful rhymes and vibrant, adorable illustrations, your child will be captivated by the magic of that special night while practicing counting and learning the meaning of Christmas.
Why Families Love Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!:
- Durable Design for Little Hands: This sturdy board book is made for curious toddlers ages 0-4.
- Engaging and Educational: Gentle rhymes help develop language skills, while counting and naming objects encourage early learning.
- Celebrates the True Meaning of Christmas: A simple, joyful way to introduce young children to Jesus' birth and spark meaningful conversations about the holiday.
- Perfect for Family Traditions: Ideal for cozy read-alouds, bedtime stories, and holiday moments with loved ones.
- Versatile Gift Option: A thoughtful gift for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, and preschool or church programs.
Celebrate the birth of Jesus and make counting fun with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!
This charming board book is sure to become a Christmas tradition for years to come!
Book Details
- Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
- Publish Date: Oct 4th, 2022
- Pages: 10
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.25in - 7.12in - 0.28in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9781640607996
- Recommended age: 01-04
- Categories: • Religious - Christian - Holidays & Celebrations• Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent• Religious - Christian - Learning Concepts
About the Author
Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. Her books with Paraclete Press include Happy Birthday, Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, MyTender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, coming in 2024. In addition, she is the author of multiple books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, Love Is Kind, Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, Little Ewe, and Bunny Finds Easter. She also writes stories and poems for various children's publications.
Laura had a fulfilling teaching career before becoming a children's author. She's been a homeschool mom, children's ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort, and faith through story at school visits, church gatherings, and other events.
Praise for this book
"You will not be able to read this book without smiling! Every single page of this counting Christmas offering from Laura Sassi is filled with delight. From one stable to ten tiny toes, this book is a joyous, fun, interactive way to celebrate the season with little ones." --Glenys Nellist, author of Snuggle Time Christmas Stories and Good News! It's Christmas!
"A creative re-telling of a timeless story--young children will smile with the turn of each page." --Christine Voegeli, Director of Children's Ministry at New Providence Presbyterian Church
"Happy Birthday, Christmas Child has everything I'm looking for in a faith-based picture book--lilting rhymes, a sweet story, and, most importantly, Biblical truth! It deserves a place in your holiday book basket." --Kristin Wynalda, creator of Big Books, Little Ears