The Night of Wonder!

Join in the wonder of the first Christmas night with this enchanting account. This board book tells the story of Jesus' birth with amazing illustrations. They make an already great story wonderful because the pictures add so much. Children and adults alike with be captivated by them.

The account itself is told in the style of the poem, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." But it is not done in a manner that takes away from the story, or in a disrespectful way. It is just the opposite, telling the story with that approach makes it more memorable.

Little ones will be charmed every time they get to see this book. Listening to it will allow them to hear the real Christmas story.

If I could, I would rate this book with more than five-stars, but will have to settle on giving it five-plus. Don't miss getting this for the child in your life. It will be enjoyed by little ones through age eight. I highly recommend it!

Thank you, Worth Kids, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own. ( )

The children's title, "The First Christmas Night," originally published in 2013, has now been reprinted as a board book in 2023. The book has simple lyrics which at times reflect well known Christmas verse, though some rhymes might be a tad awkward at times ("Then, out of the East, there came royalty whose mission was finding the Savior, you see") and some words may be tough for young kids to grasp (unfurled, redemption, contentment). Illustrator Christine Kornacki's artwork is beautiful, though Mary looks too old and Joseph looks too young. Despite that, the story is easy enough for kids to follow with the great illustrations. All in all, a good story for kids about the true history of Christmas. — reviewed by BH as part of the LibaryThing Early Reviews program
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This is a telling of the Nativity story in the style of "The Night Before Christmas", and it is done very well. I would have liked to see fewer white characters portrayed in the story, but that is my only complaint. The three year old and two year old both enjoy it.

A lovely board book that can be read to toddlers to introduce them to the birth of Jesus. ( )

Sweet text about Christmas told in the cadence of Twas the Night Before Christmas. I'd like to read this one every Christmas Eve to Audrey. ( )