God's Gift of Christmas

Celebrating the Wonder and Joy of Jesus's Grace

Abigail Gehring, Estelle Corke

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English

Good Books
11 December 2024

General fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Forest of Faith Books

Join Little Squirrel as he discovers the true gift of Christmas!

Little Squirrel is excited for the Christmas season, but he begins to wonder if he's been a good enough squirrel to deserve the presents and treats he hopes for on Christmas morning. He decides to do one kind or helpful thing every day leading up to Christmas. Things are going well and Little Squirrel is finding lots of ways to help his fellow woodland creatures. But when he makes a big mistake on the day before Christmas, he feels like a total failure. In the midst of his misery, Mama Squirrel has good news. She reminds him that Christmas is not about being ""good enough."" Jesus's love is a free gift and we can never earn it, no matter how hard we try! Slowly, Little Squirrel begins to grasp the true joy and wonder of God's abundant grace.

God's Gift of Christmasis the latest addition to the heartwarming Forest of Faith storybook series,including A Birthday Party for Jesus, Everyone IsInvited to Christmas, Christmas Tree for Jesus, Christmas Journey for Jesus, An Easter Basket Filled with Love, andGod's Love Is a Warm Cookie.

By: Abigail Gehring
Illustrated by: Estelle Corke
Imprint: Good Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Good Books Kids
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781680999235
ISBN 10: 1680999230
Series: Forest of Faith Books
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 11 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abigail Gehring is mother to three children and a Sunday school teacher at her local church. She is the author of several books on cooking and country living skills as well asOne Reflection a Day: An Inspirational Five-Year Journal, which offers daily prompts to meditate on God's word. She lives with her husband and children in Marlboro, Vermont. Estelle Corke is a freelance illustrator who has worked as an artist for more than thirty years. Her first love is children's publishing, with animals and children her favorite subjects. Estelle's art has appeared in Guideposts and Highlights. She lives in Bath in the United Kingdom.

Reviews for God's Gift of Christmas: Celebrating the Wonder and Joy of Jesus's Grace

""God's Gift of Christmas is a sweet picture book with all the feels. From the adorable woodland creatures to the precious story, parents and children alike will reach for this holiday story again and again. As readers follow Little Squirrel's quest to be extra good leading up to Christmas in hopes of earning more Christmas presents, he learns that no one is perfect, and that God's love isn't earned—it's freely given! And he discovers that being kind to others isn't just for Christmastime, but something we should share every day. What a powerful message to plant in children's hearts! Can't wait to share this adorable book with all of the littles in my world."" —Michelle Medlock Adams, Award-winning author of more than 100 books, including Dachshund Through the Snow and What Is Christmas?