Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas: The Nativity Story Told as a Poem, with Fun-filled Pictures and Pages to Colour in

An excellent addition to the classroom to help children explore the Nativity story in more detail. Bob Hartman is a tried and trusted writer of Christian books for children. In this text his rhymes are fresh and accessible and the accompanying bold illustrations are highly appealing, giving an almost graphic novel appearance to the text. Key elements of the Nativity story are separated into chapters, so that this is a book that can be explored over several sittings and does not need to be read from cover to cover. I think this is a book children would return to again and again, drawn in by Mark Beech’s superb illustrations and Bob Hartman’s engaging text.

The Christian Christmas story as you’ve never seen it. A rhyming re telling of the story of baby Jesus written in basic text for younger children. It’s a great way to introduce this most loved bible story in full from the angels to King Herod and the Shepherds. These rhymes would definitely be a brilliant new way to stage the Nativity in a school.

This is a nice Christmas Nativity Story, told by Bob Hartman in a rhyming fashion, accompanied by a lot of quirky and unique illustrations. The book is suitable for 3-5 year olds, but I would say that it is also suitable for older children too.In the story, we are shown the Angel Gabriel, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the three kings, some animals and baby Jesus, as well as gorgeous scenery. Children will learn the Bible Story of Christmas, in a fun and entertaining way.My daughter and I enjoyed the book, although my daughter felt that it was a bit long for her. She is 6 years old.This book is suitable for Christians and anyone who wants to learn more about the Christmas Nativity Story.