5 Books about the nativity

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      Many families have a Christmas tradition of reading a different Christmas Book to their children every night until Christmas Eve.  I love that and I know that one year I actually wrapped up 24 Christmas books, many of the loved ones that we already owned, and let the kids open one each night for us to read aloud.  Even if the book was one they had read many times before, it was always fun to see which book would be the surprise story each night.  Of course, after we read it, that book would be available for the kids to reread on their own throughout the rest of the season.  It was surprising how many Christmas books we actually owned!  

      While I love Santa and the tree and all of the fun trappings of Christmas as much as the next person, I have always felt that it is important to make sure that  the Savior is the focus of Christmas and I made sure that many of the books we read were about the Birth of Jesus.  He is the Reason for the Season after all! 
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      So, I've put together a list of some great books that center on the Nativity.  They would all be a great way to round out your Christmas Advent Reading this coming December.       

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The Berenstain Bears Books are always so sweet when they explain all things good and moral.  This should be in every family library. 

I love that this beautiful board book is in both alphabetical order and chronological order, and that each page has a scripture reference. 

This sweet picture book tells the story of the nativity through the donkey's eyes.  Written in rhyming verse, the sweet rhythm and illustrations will capture  every child's attention. 

     
​This is a child's version of a book that not only a picture book, but is full of ideas to help families create traditions that will help them make their Christmas more Christ centered. 

Available in hard cover, or as a board book, this is the story of a camel who travels with the wise men and learns wonderful lessons along the way. 

     We have recommended other Christmas books in the past if you are still searching for a few more: 

• 24 Christmas Books to Read With Your Kids
• 13 Christmas Books to Love This Year
• Literature and Cookies