Large Format Picture Books Picture Books

Large Format Picture Books
Good News by Elizabeth
Crocker, Nashville, TN:
Abingdon Press, 1995 [CCD
226.4 CRO]
A baby is coming by
Daphna Flegal. Nashville,
TN : Abingdon Press, 1995
[CCD 226.4 FLE]
My very first big Nativity
play by Lois Rock. Oxford :
Lion Children's, 2007. [CCD
232.9 2007]
Baby Jesus by Lois Rock.
Oxford : Lion Children's,
2005. [232.92 ROC]
Picture Books
10 minutes to showtime! by Tricia Goyer,
Nashville, Tenn.: Tommy Nelson, 2004.
[232.95 GOY 2004]
Excitement builds as the angels eagerly await
their most important performance ever. Halos
are straightened and noses are powdered as
the countdown continues. When show time
has come, countless
angels stream from
behind the curtains of
heaven to proclaim
the birth of Jesus.
All safe in the stable by Mig Holder .
Oxford : Candle Books, 2005.[CCD 232.92
HOL 2005]
The story of an unloved donkey and a
selfish rat who go on a long journey with
the donkey’s new master Joseph and his
wife Mary. Donkey learns something new
as they travel. He is loved for the first time
and makes a wonderful discovery in the
stable.
The Christmas miracle of Jonathan
Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski. London
; : Walker, 1997. [CCD 232.92 WOJ]
The widow McDowell and her seven-yearold son Thomas ask the cold and hard
woodcarver Jonathan Toomey to make
them a set of nativity figures. When
gruffly he agrees, the heart-warming
Christmas miracle of Jonathan Toomey
begins.
The Christmas story by Marjorie
Newman. World International, 1990.[CCD
232.921 NEW 1990]
The Christmas story by Lois Rock. Oxford
: Lion, 2003. [232.92 ROC 2003]
The Christmas story according to Luke. St.
Louis, MO : Concordia Pub. House, 2004
[CCD 225.92 LUK 2004]
An illustrated story of the birth of Jesus as
told in the Gospel of Luke.
The Christmas Story : Prayers, prose and
verse for children of 5 to 8 years by
Lionel R. Fanthorpe, London: Bishopsgate
Press, 1990. [CCD 232.92 FAN]
The first Christmas by Lois Rock, Oxford :
Lion Children's, 2007. [CCD 232.92 ROC
2007]
This book tells the story of the birth of
Jesus from the angel's visit to Mary to the
flight to Egypt. It is very simple and
straightforwardly faithful to the Bible
accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and
Luke
.[CCD 232.92 ROC 2007]
The first Christmas by Karen Williamson.
Oxford : Candle, 2011. [CCD 232.92 WIL
2011]
A perfect book for early readers . Richly
illustrated throughout in lifelike detail, the
final turn of the page reveals an amazing
3D pop up of the Nativity scene, complete
with Baby Jesus in the manger, visited by
shepherds and wise men.
The first Christmas : pop-up picture story
by Maureen Spurgeon. England : Brown
Watson Ltd, 1993.[CCD 232.92 SPU 1993]
This pop up picture story illustrates the
events leading up to and surrounding the
birth of Jesus. The simple text and
colourful illustrations bring life to this
important event in a way which children
will find enjoyable and easy to
understand.
The fourth wise
man by Mary Joslin
Oxford : Lion
Children's, 2006.
[CCD 232.97 JOS
2006]
A retelling of a French legend. In this richly
illustrated Christmas story, four wise
astronomers travel in search of the
newborn king. Three of them choose
splendid gifts gold, frankincense, and
myrrh. But what can the fourth wise man
bring? The problem is solved quite by
accident when the fourth wise man's
special gift is "a little bit of heaven itself.
I am Christmas by Nancy White
Carlstrom. Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Eerdmans,1995 [CCD 232.92 CAR]
Journey with Mary and Joseph to the
town of Bethlehem and experience again
the wondrous birth of the Christ child.
The author uses simply yet lyrical prose to
retell the story of Christmas. Suitable for
children ages 4 - 8
Jacob's gift by Max
Lucado. Nashville :
Tommy Nelson,
c1998.[CCD 232.92 LUC]
A young carpenter's
apprentice works very
hard on his woodworking
project
project, only to give it
away to a special baby.
Jesus' Christmas party by Nicholas Allan.
London : Red Fox, 1996. [CCD 232.921
ALL 1996]
Tells the story of the birth of Jesus from
the viewpoint of the innkeeper.
Jesus comes : the story of Jesus' birth for
children by Ronald Klug Adelaide :
Lutheran Publishing House, c1986. [CCD
232.921 KLU 1986]
The Jesse tree by Geraldine
McCaughrean. Oxford : Lion, 2003. [CCD
220.9505 MCC]
Woven into a contemporary story, this is a
fresh retelling of familiar Bible events
from the Garden of Eden to the Nativity
The journey to Bethlehem by Chris
Molan. Oxford : Lion Children's,
2000.[CCD 232.92 MOL]
A vibrant and sympathetic portrait of
everyday life in Roman Palenstine, as the
reader travels with Mary and Joseph to
Bethlehem.
The light of Christmas by Dandi Daley
Mackall. Saint Louis : Concordia Pub.
House, c2007.
[CCD 232.92
MAC 2007]
Through a
delightful poem
and charming
artwork,
children learn
about that first Christmas night when God
sent the Light into the world and what it
means for us today. Suitable for ages 4
and up.
The light of the world : the life of Jesus
for children by Katherine Paterson. 1st
ed. New York : Arthur A. Levine Books,
2008. [CCD 232.901 PAT 2008]
Katherine
Paterson retells
the life of Jesus
in simple,
beautiful
language for all
ages, making
the story new again through her
trademark generosity and compassion.
Iconic images from Jesus's life light the
text with the same warmth and
directness.
Mary, mother of Jesus by Mary Joslin.
1st ed. Oxford : Lion Children's Books,
1999. [CCD 232.91 JOS 1999]
In Mary, Mother of Jesus,
the story of Mary is
creatively retold through
the eyes of a wise, old
woman sitting under a
shady tree, with
neighborhood children
gathered around. The
woman is Mary herself, recounting her
life-changing experiences with Jesus
My big Christmas picture book by James
Bethan, West Ryde, N.S.W. : Anno
Domini Publishing, 2011. [CCD 232.92
JAM] – Please note – This is not a big
book. (large format)
My first Christmas book by Sally Ann
Wright and
Angela Jolliffe,
Koorong Books,
West Ryde, 2011
Who is expecting
a baby? Who is
lying in the
manger? Who is
riding on camels?
Here the events of
the first Christmas are simply retold for
young children to make the introduction
to their first Christmas a very special one.
My own story of Jesus by Heinz Giebler,
Adelaide, S. Aust.: Openbook Publishers,
1998.[CCD 232.901 GIE]
Closely based on the words of the four
Gospels, the book covers Jesus’ life from
the angels message for Mary to Jesus’
afarewell to his disciples on the Mount of
Olives. Suitable for ages 5-10
The nativity. London : Walker, 1989.[CCD
232.921 WIJ 1989]
The Nativity by Julie Vivas. Norwood, S.
Aust. : Omnibus Books, 1991. [CCD
232.921 VIV 1986]
With illustrations that are enchanting and
unexpected, this book reveals the human
side to Mary's story, beautifully imagining
the Angel Gabriel delivering the news to
her, the exhausting journey with Joseph to
Bethlehem, and at last the deliverance of
the baby Jesus
On the humpy hills of Bethlehem by
Norman C. Habel. Adelaide: Openbook
Publishers, 1994. [CCD 232.92 HAB]
The central character of this story is
Gloria, a fire cloud who represents to
Glory of God. The story tells of how God
comes to earth in a special way. Gloria
brings an angel to tell some shepherds
about God’s baby, and they run to
Bethlehem to see him for themselves.
Suitable for children 3-7
St. Joseph's story by Geraldine Guadagno.
[CCD 232.932 GUA 2010]
This is the story of St Joseph is the quiet
saint. As husband of the Virgin Mary and
protector of Jesus, Joesph was a good, just
man who did what God asked him to do.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
The story of Jesus by Chris Rothero.
London, Eng. : Award Publications,
2002.[CCD 232 ROT]
Popular Bible stories retold in the 'see
and say' format. Includes a picture
word guide inside the front cover.
Suitable for age 4 and up.
The uproar in Bethlehem by Micahel
Hudak . Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical
Press, 2001.[CCD 232.92 HUD 2001]
As Little Figge the sheep and his
friends arrive in
Bethlehem to
register with their
shepherd, they
cause an uproar in
the middle of
Bethlehem. The
unintentional havoc
is happily resolved
as it eventually
leads them to the
stable where Joseph, Mary, and baby
Jesus are staying. Suitable for ages 39.
by Lisa
Flinn, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005.
ach figure in the manger scene comes to
life as we follow a child s thoughts and
actions when the hristmas cr che is
unwrapped.
Teaching Resources
DVDS
For creative ideas to use the in the
classroom or at home.
Alabaster's song : christmas through the
eyes of an angel. [CCD DVD ALAB 2001]
A young boy has a magical experience
when a Christmas tree angel comes to life
and transports him back in time to the
scene of the first Christmas.
Crafts
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123 Christmas: Quick and Simple
Crafts in 1 2 3 Steps
[CCD 745.59412
MIL 2010]
Praise God with
banners : quickand-easy banner
ideas [246 STO]
Praise God with a paper plate :
over 50 crafts and activities. [745.5
STO]
Praise God with
paper cups : 45 easy
Bible crafts.\.[745.5
STO 2005]
Celebrating the
liturgical year : special seasons,
special feasts. [CCD
263.9 PFL]
The big book of
Catholic customs
and traditions for
children's Faith
Formation. [CCD
268.432 MCN 2003]
Drama
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Acting out the Gospels : 40 fiveminute plays for education and
worship. [CCD 246.72 GLA]
Skits from Scripture : 10 plays from
the New Testament. [CCD 268.432
ZYR]
The first Christmas [DVD 232.9 1998]
Narrated by Christopher Plummer. This
film re-tells the story of the Nativity and
asks why the birth of Jesus was not widely
celebrated until five centuries later? And
why do two of the four gospels tell the
story of Jesus' birth and why do the differ
so dramatically?.
Three Christmas classics [DVD CHRI 2002]
Three Christmas classics on one DVD
(Christmas Is / The City that Forgot about
Christmas / The Stableboys Christmas)
Greatest heroes and legends of the Bible.
[DVD GREA NATI 2004].
The miracle of the Nativity is explored in
this animated religious video.
The nativity story [DVD NATI 2006]
The Nativity Story chronicles the journey
of two people, Mary and Joseph, a
miraculous pregnancy, and the historydefining birth of Jesus. (note - movie
length)
The toy that saved Christmas. [DVD VEGG
No. 06]
Appearing in his own TV commercials,
unscrupulous toy maker, Wally P. Nezzer
has convinced all of Dinkletown that
"Christmas is when you get stuff!" With
the town's children begging for more toys,
it's sure to be the worst Christmas ever-until one brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll
decides to take matters into his own
hands!.
Saint Nicholas : a story of joyful giving.
[DVD VEGG No. 36]
Laura Carrot's Christmas stocking might
be empty this year because her dad is in
danger of losing his job. While Larry thinks
a letter to the North Pole should fix the
problem, Bob tells a story of a little boy
named Nicholas who made a discovery in
Bethlehem that changed Christmas
forever. What did Nick learn that can help
Laura and her family?.
VeggieTales : Christmas double feature :
The star of Christmas & the toy that
saved Christmas. [DVD VEGG No. CMAS
08]
Problems arise when Cavis Appythart and
Milward Phelps plan to present their new
musical "The Princess and the plumber,"
on the same day that Edmund Gilbert will
open his Christmas pageant featuring a
priceless artifact called the Star of
Christmas.
Felt Board Kits
Baby Jesus : Pre-cut figures.
The Nativity Activity Set.

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