Review/Giveaway: Christmas Time: It’s All About Jesus!

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From the beginning, I’ve been looking for ways to make the Christmas season about Jesus for Esmé. The Jesse Tree, Truth in the Tinsel, Why Do We Call It Christmas?, Melk the Christmas Monkey – we’ve done them all, some several times. And I’ve always been on the lookout for books that tell the classic Nativity story in new and interesting ways.

So I was pleased to find the book, Christmas Time: It’s All About Jesus! This cute, meaningful book is a great addition to a Jesus-focused Christmas collection.

Synopsis of Book

Since Christmas is such a captivating time of year, it’s the perfect setting for telling children about the miracle of the Lord Jesus Christ’s birth. Using selected passages from the first chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Christmas Time – It’s All About Jesus tells the story of Jesus’ birth in a delightfully poetic and child-like way. The sensational illustrations create an unforgettable image, so a child can always remember the true meaning of Christmas.

As an added bonus, Pastor Russ and Sue have developed devotionals to be used by families to enrich their Christmas celebrations. These are complete with attributes and names of Jesus, questions for discussion, and activities to do as a family to share Christ with those around them. Coupled together, this story and devotionals will enhance your celebration of Christmas during the season and all year long!

About the Author

Sue Murray Barksdale has been a pastor’s wife, mom, and educator for over 30 years.  She and her husband Russ live in Arlington, Texas, where Russ pastors the multi-site The Church on Rush Creek, a multi-site church. Sue has a BS in Elementary Education from The University of Houston and enjoys teaching at a public charter school in their neighborhood.

Russ and Sue consider their relationship with their grown children and spouses and their six beautiful grandchildren as one of the greatest blessings in life! Their desire to leave a legacy of Christ-centered lives motivated them to write this book for their own family and all the children in their sphere of influence. This is Sue’s second book, her first being G.I.F.T.S.: A Prayer Book for Kids and Those Who Love Them.

Genre:  Christian children’s book 
Physical Description:  Paperback, 28 pages
List Price:  $12.99, currently on Amazon for $11.69 
To Buy: http://goo.gl/sMk2MQ 
For More Info: https://anekopress.com/christmas-time/

Mom’s Review:

Focus. It’s all about Jesus. The story, the devotions, the activities, all help point a child to Jesus at Christmastime.

Illustrations. The gender-neutral colorful illustrations are cute! Perfect for about the 3-6yo range.

The Writing. The story is the classic nativity one. You won’t find any surprises in it, but the poetry is easy and fun to read aloud. It’s great for the Dr. Seuss-age crowd.

The Devotions with Family Activities. These are my favorite part of the book – what makes it stand out from others. There are five – one topic for each letter of the word GLORY.There is a short devotion and prayer on the topic, followed by a typical Christmas activity that correlates with the devotion. It’s a great way to tie some of the fun things of Christmas to the center of it all – it’s all about Him!

If you’re looking for a simple way to make Christ the center of your child’s Christmas, or would like to add a fun Nativity story to your Christmas collection, this book is for you.

Giveaway!

Yes, I can offer one blessed reader a copy of the Christmas Time: It’s All About Jesus! We’re going simple with giveaway entries here: just enter a comment of any kind on this post, along with your email address or other way for me to contact you. A winner will be randomly selected on November 21. You must have a US mailing address to win.

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"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Aneko Press for coordinating this book for review and providing the giveaway prize. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

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