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"This is the baby, perfect and new,
God with a heartbeat from heaven for you."
The very first Christmas comes alive in this irresistible, rhyming picture book. A story so beautifully told, children will be joining in before you've finished the first page.
The Stable Where Christmas Began is a refreshing, rhythmic retelling of the Nativity, written and illustrated by Ruth Hearson with the warmth, wit, and charm that young children absolutely love. As the text builds and repeats in a satisfying cumulative rhythm, even the most restless little ones are drawn in. Listening, joining in, and falling in love with the story of Jesus' birth.
The greatest story ever told - told perfectly for the very young.
Ruth Hearson's heart-warming illustrations are packed with captivating details that young children will return to again and again. The baby in the hay radiates pure joy, while the animals and visitors are full of personality and charm, every page is a delight to explore.
A Christmas gift worth giving - and a book worth keeping. Ideal for children aged 2 and up, The Stable Where Christmas Began makes a truly special gift for Christmas, Advent, baptisms, and christenings. A book your family will reach for every year.
— Bob Hartman, storyteller and children's book author of The Lion Storyteller Bible and Rhyming Bible
"Engaging and delightful, this book will captivate young hearts as they discover the true wonder of Christmas. Definitely one for your Advent basket!"
— Lucy Rycroft, author of Busy Family Devotional and founder of thehopefilledfamily.com
"The Stable Where Christmas Began is a heart-warming retelling of the Christmas story. It's simple yet effective with engaging illustrations. A perfect introduction for young readers. Absolutely beautiful."
— Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, CBeebies TV presenter and author of What's Up
"The Stable Where Christmas Began is a really sweet and meaningful one for young children. It's lively but its also lovely and contains the most meaningful line 'This is the baby, perfect and new, God with a heartbeat from heaven for you'. It's a really joyful read that will introduce or remind children of Jesus' birth. Little animal lovers will especially enjoy this one, it’s really engaging and witty and would make for the perfect present."
— Hannah, Reviewer, Instagram
"What a gorgeous book, with delightfully diverse illustrations and a beautiful rhyming pattern. Each page is beautifully illustrated and you could spend an age exploring each one with young children. This would make a wonderful keepsake gift."
— Amy, School teacher and reviewer
"This is a refreshing, rhythmic retelling of the Nativity, written and illustrated with the warmth, wit, and charm that young children absolutely love. As the text builds and repeats in a satisfying cumulative rhythm, even the most restless little ones are drawn in. A story so beautifully told, children will be joining in before you've finished the first page."
— Katy, Reviewer, Instagram