Christmas in the Manger

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Summary: Great first Christmas book!
Review: I bought this book for my one-year-old son. As another reader mentioned, it doesn't really explain Christmas, but then again, it's anyone's guess how much of an explanation a one-year-old understands anyway. In every other way, the book is excellent: the simple poetry (based partly on the old carol "The Friendly Beasts") sounds touching and beautiful when read aloud; the illustrations are warm and appealing; even the layout of the book, with large letters on one page and a single bold image on the facing page, is elegantly designed and well-adapted to young children. I love to look at the illustrations: Mary looks joyful and loving, the animals look friendly but not too "cutesy," and (rarest of all) Baby Jesus actually looks like a scrawny newborn, not a chubby one-year-old, as most people draw the Nativity scene. I recommend this as your child's first Christmas book.

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Summary: A Great Children's Christmas Story
Review: I can't think of a better way to share the miracle of birth of Christ with my children. This is an excellent children's book.

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Summary: Christmas in the Manger
Review: My 2.5 year old son was given this book for Christmas. It is a wonderful way to introduce children to the concept of "baby Jesus." It's simple, rhythmic like a poem and the illustrations aren't overdone. I read him the book then he takes it and reads the first line back to me on each page (I am the Star, I am the Donkey, etc.) I highly recommend it to parents wanting to introduce the reason for Christmas in a very simplistic way.

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Summary: Very Sweet
Review: My little girl has loved this story. It has been read and read for the last 3 years. It is a beautiful and simple telling of the Christmas story.

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Summary: Absolutely adorable!!!
Review: This book has the cutest little drawings of baby Jesus depicted so sweetly! It's written in simple poem fashion that will draw the attention of your little one, all the while expressing that even the stable animals were an important part in the birth of our Lord and Savior! A must have for every family with children or grandchildren. Don't hesitate...BUY THIS BOOK! <><

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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: This book is pretty to look at, but to me, it doesn't really tell the story of Christmas. It is better for the little ones that already understand the Christmas concept. My 2 year old, however, enjoys me reading it, not for the words, but for the pretty pictures.

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Summary: Best Christmas Book for Babies & Toddlers!
Review: This is a wonderful board book! Not too many words on a page, but very fun with shiny stars, etc. They also make a touch and feel version, but it's not as sturdy. This is one of my favorite baby Christmas gifts!

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Summary: So well done
Review: This is the first time I have taken the time to write an Amazon review although I regularly use those written by others. I went to the book store to look at several book Christmas books including those that introduce the Nativity story and found this one to be excellent for my 2.5 year old. As mentioned in the other reviews, the text is rhythmic and simple, the pictures are large and easily discernable and it is just a perfect 1st introduction to the Nativity story. My daughter is "reading" it back to me already.