The Newborn King

An adaptation of the story of the birth of Jesus as told in the second chapter of the New Testmanet Book of Luke.

The Christmas story in the Bible is a beautiful account of the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. He was born in obscurity in a little town named "Bethlehem," a Hebrew term that means "house of bread." And how ironic, for this man was the Bread of Life, and all who come to Him will never hunger and will never thirst (John 6:35). That is why the story of Christmas, the birth of the Messiah, is so important. Since Jesus is the reason for the season, let us make sure we understand completely who He is. For who Christ is to us determines who we are both in this world and in eternity.

"Charming illustrations and simple text lead children on a wonderful journey to find the newborn king. Along the way, they learn about the God who loves them ... and the true meaning of Christmas"--Flyleaf.

The story of the first Christmas is told simply in this colorful, chunky board book. As kids read, they fit a puzzle piece into each page. When the book is complete, they can connect all four puzzle pieces to make a stand-up nativity scene showing Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and friendly animals! The pieces store right in the pages or in the box attached to the book so children can return later for more playful, interactive fun.

A poor shepherd boy named Simon is among those who come to admire the newborn Christ Child and finds that his gift of flute music may be the best gift of all.

Gifts for a Newborn King brings the story of the gifts of the Magi to life with sixty glorious works of art and photos. It shows how frankincense and myrrh were and are cultivated and how they were transported with camel caravans on the Incense Trail. It explains the historical and current uses of these precious substances, from religious to medicinal; speculates on how the gold was presented, and why these gifts were worthy of a king. It explains the traditions that have developed around the travels and gifts of the Magi, and the celebrations of their part in the story of Jesus’ birth. It is fully documented with a list of illustrations and details about them, a bibliography and index. It is a beautiful explanation of the Gifts of the Magi. This book has 40 pages, which includes the illustration credits and index.