Christmas Nonfiction

Join Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the angels as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. This fabulous book teaches young listeners about Jesus’ birth and the real meaning of Christmas.

The Tiny Truth Little Lights Devotional is a collection of more than 60 accessible, Scripture-based reflections reminding children they are the lights in God’s world. Deepen your child’s faith through fun-to-read devotions that remind kids of God’s deep love and inspire them to let God’s light shine in ways both big and small.

Every year you probably celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. Someone may have told you that this is the day of Jesus' birth. But nobody actually knows when he was born! The Bible does not give us a date for the birth of Jesus. So early Christians took the date of important ancient festivals and placed Christmas around the same time.Before Christianity, the Romans had a winter festival called Saturnalia, which took place for one week in mid-December.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Jolly Old St. Nicholas and follow along!

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to Down Through the Chimney and enjoy the festive holiday season.

Children will discover how the donkey, the cow, the sheep and other animals honored Jesus in their own special way by presenting Him with gifts. This precious story teaches young listeners about the importance of giving.

Sing this story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children early learning skills is fun and successful. Follow Santa on this Christmas night as his reindeer land on the housetop, and he fills the stockings with lots of glorious presents! Young listeners will be filled with excitement by this story’s classic rhymes.

Keep Jesus in the center of your family’s Christmas celebration with this beautiful nativity storybook from one of the world’s most loved and trusted Bible scholars, Professor N.T. Wright.

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions, Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together.

Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Teach children about the gifts brought to Jesus by the three kings. The bright star was their guide as they traveled over mountains to see the Savior of the world.

Discover how the angels proclaimed Jesus’ birth to the frightened shepherds, and then follow the shepherds as they are guided by the star shining in the east to the stable where Jesus was born.

Discover how the angels proclaimed Jesus’ birth to the frightened shepherds who were watching their sheep. “Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!” The scripture verse from Luke 2:13-15 is presented in the book as well.

As Santa Claus heads off on Christmas Eve, a terrible discovery is made. In a hidden corner, Mrs. Claus discovers three presents that Santa has left behind. Mrs. Claus decides to save the day by deciding to deliver them herself, with nothing but an old snowboard and some magical fairy dust. Mrs. Claus has a wonderful adventure as she flies around the world. Will the children wake up to discover the perfect Christmas gifts on Christmas morning? Or will it all go badly wrong?

Christmas is coming! Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all - the most magical gift of the season - is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

This December, spend a few moments of each day leading up to Christmas helping your family focus on the true joys and meaning of Advent with 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience. This is a devotional perfect for families of all shapes, sizes, and schedules. Each of the 25 days highlights a different person, place, or object from the Christmas story - from the prophet Isaiah to Baby Jesus, from the Christmas star to the gift of frankincense.

Christmas is almost here and the excitement is all around. The twinkling Christmas lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air. You and your child will enjoy these special Christmas stories about Tinsel the Christmas elf. Each story is about Tinsel and his fun-filled adventures. Tinsel loves Christmas more than any other elf and wants to spread the holiday cheer with all the boys and girls in the world!

Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Away in a Manger captures the tender birth of Jesus that first Christmas night. Born in a stable, Mary sweetly puts Jesus on a bed of hay as animals gaze upon the Christ-child. Included is the verse “Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, and take us to heaven to live with Thee there.”

Kids always think they know more about Christmas than anyone else but there’s always something more to be learned about this magical time of the year. So why not test their knowledge to the limit and teach them some new games with this great addition to any Christmas stocking, or as a pre-Christmas gift?

Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas uniquely teaches the Christmas story to your children by starting at creation and sharing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas.

Christmas stories, jokes, and more! Once upon a time, there lived a group of five little penguins. They loved Christmas more than anything! They all teamed up and decided to share the magic of Christmas with everyone they came in contact with, even Grumpy (the eldest penguin). Join the fun with the Christmas penguins! This Christmas audiobook is especially great for bedtime stories, traveling, waiting rooms, and listening aloud with friends and family!