Retells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, beginning with the visit of an angel to Mary and concluding with the adoration of the wise men.

Discover the story of the first Christmas in this newly illustrated classic, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their holiday celebrations. Expertly crafted for the attention span of toddlers, this simple book tells the biblical story of Christmas--from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Christmas and today's celebrations and traditions. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of about 200 words, this book is an age-appropriate way to introduce the story of the Nativity. A perfect addition for Christmas stockings!

This compilation includes the following Christmas tales for children: I - Christmas At Fezziwig's Warehouse II - The Fir-Tree III - The Christmas Masquerade IV - The Shepherds And The Angels V - The Telltale Tile VI - Little Girl's Christmas VII - "A Christmas Matinee" VIII - Toinette And The Elves IX - The Voyage Of The Wee Red Cap X - A Story Of The Christ-Child XI - Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas XII - Why The Chimes Rang XIII - The Birds' Christmas XIV - The Little Sister's Vacation XV - Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes XVI - Christmas In The Alley XVII - A Christmas Star XVIII - The Queerest Christmas XIX - Old Father Christmas XX - A Christmas Carol XXI - How Christmas Came To The Santa Maria Flats XXII - The Legend Of Babouscka XXIII - Christmas In The Barn XXIV - The Philanthropist's Christmas XXV - The First Christmas-Tree XXVI - The First New England Christmas XXVII - The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner XXVIII - Christmas In Seventeen Seventy-Six XIX - Christmas Under The Snow XXX - Mr. Bluff's Experiences Of Holidays XXXI - Master Sandy's Snapdragon XXXII - A Christmas Fairy XXXIII - The Greatest Of These XXXIV - Little Gretchen And The Wooden Shoe XXXV - Christmas On Big Rattle

This is a collection of Christmas stories that are both familiar and not so familiar. It includes works by Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and many others. There are certain to be some stories that appeal, not just to children but to adults also.

The Children's Book of Christmas Stories By Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner