Seasonal Books for 5-7s
The Baby Born at Christmas
Sally Ann Wright and Honor Ayres
Published 23 September 2011
Who was born at Christmas? Who was born in Bethlehem at Christmas? Who was born in Bethlehem at Christmas and had a manger for a bed? This is the perfect introduction for young readers to the story of Jesus' birth.
Age range: 4-6.
On Easter Day in the Morning
Vicki Howie
Mary has a friend called Jesus. Everywhere Jesus goes, special things happen. But one day soldiers march him away to die on a cross. Mary is very sad - until on Easter Day in the morning, something amazing happens. This is the perfect introduction for children to the events of the first Easter.
Age range: 4-6 years old.
This is the story of the first Christmas. Read the story, find the correct stickers and use them to complete the illustrations inside the book.
Pull out the frieze in the middle of the book, join both parts together using the tabs and use the remaining stickers to show the birth of Jesus, the baby in the manger, cared for by Mary and Joseph, loved by shepherds and worshipped by the wise men.
Who's Hiding
A Christmas lift-the-flap book
Vicki Howie and Krisztina Kallai Nagy
Someone's hiding behind the door. Who it is we can't be sure. Open the doors and you'll find out what Christmas time is all about! The answer lies on a bed of hay. An angel will help you on your way!
Joseph's Story of Christmas
Geraldine Guadagno and Maria Cristina Lo Cascio
Joseph was a good, kind man, husband of Mary, protector of Jesus in his childhood. This is the Christmas story seen through the eyes of Joseph, and the story of Jesus - the baby in the manger.
Vickie Howie, Krisztina Kallai Nagy
Long ago, in the Church of St Nicholas in Oberndorf in Austria, Joseph Mohr wrote the words to the Christmas carol, 'Silent Night'. The music was composed by his friend Franz Gruber, to be played on a guitar... because mice had eaten through the organ bellows!
This is the beautiful story of the mice that inspired the writing and singing of the famous song, imaginatively told by Vicki Howie and illustrated in a way that will delight young children by Hungarian-born Kriszta Nagy Kallai. Silent Night is ideal for Children ages 5-7.
The Road to Christmas Day
Jan Godfrey and Marcin Piwowarski
'Along the road, along the road, the road to Christmas Day...'
A book filled with rich and vibrant colours, we follow Ben as he travels along the road to Christmas Day and witnesses the amazing events that unfold. Jan Godfrey uses an soothing, gentle rhythm to follow from the first visit of the angel to Mary, all the way to the wise men spreading the exciting news of Jesus' birth. A perfect gift that young children will want to read again and again.
The Christmas Baby
Sally Ann Wright and Honor Ayres
The Christmas Baby uses simple but effective language and beautiful illustrations to captivate young minds, taking them through the story of Jesus' birth and everything surrounding it. As well as the story, there are 24 lift-the-flap windows which can be used as an Advent calendar, and a pop-out scene to be displayed on Christmas day.
The Road to Easter Day Jan Godfrey; illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
'Along the road, along the road, the road to Easter day...' Children aged 5-7 can join a young boy named Ben as he travels along the road to Easter day. The journey ends at the garden tomb, where Ben discovers that the story is far from over…
My First Easter Sticker Book
Sally Ann Wright
A wonderful introduction to the message of Easter for young children, sensitively sharing the crucifixion story. Children can read the simple story text, choose the matching stickers and complete the pictures, taking an active part in telling the story.
Have you seen Christmas?
Vicki Howie
Captured in this imaginative picture book is the essence of the first Christmas, the message of Jesus and the spirit of Christianity: we serve Jesus best by caring for others. In this winter's tale, 'Christmas' is not just a season but a little dog-lost and sorely missed. Children can follow the story of the desperate search for 'Christmas' before it gets too cold and, in so doing, discover for themselves the real meaning of Christmas itself.
The Story of Jesus
Thirty stories , imaginatively retold.
Christopher Doyle
The ultimate introduction to Jesus for children aged 6-9. Through the stories collected in this book they will discover who he was, what he did, the things he taught and the people he met. From his birth through to his resurrection, the stories explore the Jesus of history who can still be known and loved today. Stories include 'The angel Gabriel', 'Jesus is born', 'John the Baptist', 'The lost sheep', 'The raising of Lazarus', 'The empty tomb' and many more! Full-colour illustrations by Gillian Chapman make this the ideal storybook for the telling of the good news of Jesus.