At Christmas, give children ages 6 and up a book that will help them understand why Jesus is the best Christmas gift of all. The contemporary story in this beautifully illustrated book also helps parents explain the connection between Jesus' birth, death, resurrection . . . and the lives of those who love Him. Large size with shimmery cover art, bold contemporary graphics kids will love. Here is a book to open and read all through December as Christmas approaches. A unique Christian Christmas story for children.

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Review 1 for The Christmas List

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4 out of 5

Date:November 24, 2009

kriswrite

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When Jacob and Emily's grandma visits, she asks what's on the kids' Christmas lists. Jacob answers right away, but Emily seems reluctant. Somehow, she just can't find the right things to write down.Next morning the children go to Sunday School, where the teacher talks about a toy drive for needy children and the census list that sent Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. "Teacher, does God have a list too?" Emily asks. The teacher replies: "Yes, God has a list. He created us, so He knows everything about us, what we say and do, what we think and how we feel, even how many hairs we have on our heads. We are His children. But sometimes we don't behave like His children. We sin, That's why God sent His Son, Jesus. Jesus was born at Christmas to bring us forgiveness for our sings. He did that when He died on the cross. Now, everyone who believes Jesus is our Savior is on God's list. This is called His 'Book of Life,' and it has the names of all the people who will be with Him in heaven one day."Suddenly, Emily knows just what to put on her Christmas list, but her family is surprised. There's just a big heart with a cross on it, and lots of people holding hands. "It stands for love," Emily says. "What I want for Christmas is for all children everywhere to know about Jesus. So I'm going to start telling them by giving my favorite Bible story book for the toy drive...Because...God's list is the best kind of Christmas list ever."What I Like: This picture book nicely models how even young children can show God's love to others at Christmastime, while simultaneously taking the focus of getting stuff and instead remembering the reason for the Season.What I Dislike: The illustrations, by Alan Flinn, are not to my liking. They are angular, stiff, and without warmth.Overall Rating: Because it offers a unique way to encourage children to give to others, I give this book a rating of Very Good.Kristina SeleshankoChristian Children's Book Review

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Review 2 for The Christmas List

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5 out of 5

Date:December 23, 2008

Joy Noelle

A great story for young children who are caught up in themselves and Santa. I read this story to my school class and had a great discussion about it. Yesterday one of the little girls in my class told me she had seen Santa over the weekend and told him the REAL story of Christmas!! With guidance this is a wonderful tool to remind children of the Reason for the Season.

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