Baby Jesus . . . Messiah!
From the front cover to the last page, this book is a treasure that families will love. This contemporary, yet accurate retelling of the Christmas story by Janice D. Green will help children fully understand the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.
The narrative voice is smooth and compelling, holding the attention of readers of all ages. At the end of each page, questions for discussion are included to draw children into the story and give them a deeper understanding of the events as they unfold before their eyes. In addition to the endearing story and discussion questions, the book includes a crossword puzzle, word search puzzle, and ideas for making Bible quilts.
The story on its own is very strong, but the illustrations by Violet V. Vandor are stunning and add a dimension that is breathtaking. I especially love how the Bible characters are realistic rather than cartoon-like. The artist beautifully captures emotion and action as the story moves forward.
Baby Jesus . . . Messiah! is a great addition to every home, church, and Christian school library. I highly recommend this book and give it five stars!
Reviewed by Crystal Bowman.