The author has to give God all the credit. She did not try to write this nor had she ever thought of writing anything at all. It just came together as a poem many years ago. The only reason it is in print today, was her desire to pass it on to her children, grandchildren and great grands in a book format and hopefully have others read and enjoy it as well.

This gorgeously illustrated picture book features a lyrical retelling of the birth of Christ, written in the style of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound." This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that joyous night in Bethlehem so long ago. The poem begins with the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and moves through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the visit by the Wise Men. The simple, yet elegant, verses will appeal to little ones and are accompanied by the rich oil illustrations of Christine Kornacki.

"The Very First Christmas" is a poem about Jesus Christ. It is a full color book with artwork created by the author. "The Very First Christmas" can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is an adaptation based on Clement C. Moore's classic, "The Night Before Christmas".

Enjoy the very first Christmas with the shepherds! This early reader 16-page book teaches kids about the Bible and character traits.

First Stories: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas is the perfect introduction for young children to Clement Clarke Moore's popular poem. Push, pull and slide the pages to see reindeer magically flying through the sky, sugarplum fairies dancing and stockings filling up with presents. This well-loved poem is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Miriam Bos. Collect more books in the First Stories series: Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Doctor Dolittle, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, The Snow Queen, Mulan and The Ugly Duckling.

Get lost in the blend of two stories told, in delightful verse, one ancient, one old. Travel the flip side of a poem well-known, back to Christ’s birth, in a familiar tone. So spring to your seat! To your team give a whistle! (Hot chocolate and PJs could be beneficial.) Now nestle on in, as wonder takes flight. Let LOVE guide your way. Merry Christmas! Good night. This story puts a new spin on The Night Before Christmas, a magical poem many of us grew to love as children. In ’Twas Before the First Christmas, both text and illustrations play with the cadence of that original rhyme, authentically retelling the story of Christ’s birth through uniquely refreshed, and engaging verse.