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By Sarah J Dodd and Raffaella Ligi, Lion Children £5.99 This is an engaging retelling of the first Christmas, with bright and appealing pictures that bring the wonderful scenes to life for younger children. A new king is born! His name is Jesus. See the gladness of Mary, the joy of the shepherds, and the...

By Antonia Woodward, Lion Children, £6.99 This beautifully illustrated Christmas picture book shares the joy of Christmas with young children. It tells how: ‘A long time ago, a long way away, some very clever men discovered a very exciting promise… the baby that was so extra special that life on earth would change forever…’

By Juliet David and Elina Ellis, Candle Books, £9.99 Here is an excellent way to introduce young children to the great Bible stories. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full-page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. The stories cover: At the Beginning, Samuel Listens, Esther,...

By Stephen Cottrell, CHP, £6.99 Christmas is one of the most joyful times of year, and it can also be one of the most stressful. This understanding and uplifting book offers another way to approach Christmas, and to discover how its joys and promises can restore our lives, not add to their burdens.

By Richard Littledale, Authentic, £7.99 For many of us, putting out a crib set is one of our treasured Christmas traditions. But what do these scenes really tell us about the original Christmas story? Richard Littledale, a regular contributor to Daily Service and Sunday Worship on BBC Radio 4, shares reflections, Bible readings and prayers...

By Vicki Howie, Bible Society, £2 This children’s story booklet offers a fresh retelling of the nativity story focusing on God’s heart for all He has made. Created in partnership with HOPE Together.

By Dai Woolridge, Bible Society, £2 This children’s story places a mouse detective at the heart of the action in Bethlehem, and he slowly discovers who Jesus really is: Emmanuel, Rescuer and King. It is perfect to give out as a free gift to children in your church or local school.

By Christina Goodings and Samantha Meredith, Bible Society £5.99 Here is a craft for every day of Advent, or just to keep your children entertained in the run up to Christmas. You can make decorations, your own Christmas cards, and a variety of gift boxes and trimmings. Suitable for age 3-7 years.

By Bob Hartman, Bible Society, £2 These entertaining rhymes will make it easy for you to share the message of Christmas with children in your family, church and community.

By Stephen Cottrell, SPCK, £5.24 The Sleepy Shepherd is so dozy that he completely misses the visit of the angels and the chance to greet the Christ-child in Bethlehem. But one crucial night, years later, he makes an important decision – to be a real shepherd to a man whose friends have all fallen asleep....

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 – Finding Unexpected Grace By Farifteh V. Robb, Lion Hudson, £9.99  Have you ever wondered what it is like to survive a revolution? To be a religious convert, adopting a different nationality and starting afresh in a new discipline? To fall deeply in love, despite some major obstacles to your growing relationship? All of these...