Jesus, the Star of Bethlehem: A Scripture based Story for Children

JESUS, The Star of BethlehemBefore there were Christmas trees, presents, stockings, or Santa Claus, there was a promise. And then, one quiet night in Bethlehem, that promise was fulfilled.JESUS, The Star of Bethlehem is a warm, Scripture-based telling of the Christmas story created especially for children and families who want to keep Jesus Christ at the center of Christmas.Beginning with the promise of the coming Savior and leading young readers toward Bethlehem, this beautifully illustrated story invites children to experience the wonder surrounding the birth of Jesus while discovering that the Christmas story is more than a familiar holiday tradition.It is the story of God's promise.It is the story of the Savior.And it is the story of why Bethlehem still matters.Written with young hearts in mind, JESUS, The Star of Bethlehem is designed to help children understand not only what happened at the first Christmas, but why the birth of Jesus matters. The current book presentation is rooted in the biblical Christmas account and uses child-friendly illustrations to help bring the story to life. [amazon.com], [amazon.ca]Children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and churches will find: - A Christ-centered telling of the Christmas story- Biblical truth presented for young readers- A journey from promise to Bethlehem- Gentle, engaging illustrations for children- A natural opportunity for parents and grandparents to talk with children about Jesus- A meaningful read-aloud for family Christmas traditions- A useful story for church classrooms and Christmas gatherings [amazon.com], [amazon.ca]Whether you are introducing a child to the Christmas story for the first time or continuing a tradition that has been part of your family for generations, JESUS, The Star of Bethlehem offers an opportunity to slow down during a busy season and remember the One at the heart of it all.The greatest wonder of Bethlehem was not simply the star that shone above it. The wonder was Jesus, the Savior who had come.