Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!

A Counting Nativity Book

By (author) Laura Sassi

Illustrated by Gabi Murphy

$9.99
  • ISBN: 9781640607996
  • Trim size: 7.25 x 7.25 inches
  • Weight: 8 ounces.
  • Pages: 10
  • Publication Date: 04 Oct 2022
  • Format: Board book

An ECPA 2023 & 2024 Christmas Bestseller!

Celebrate the Joy of Christmas with Your Little One!

Introduce the youngest members of your family to the warmth and wonder of Christmas with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!, a delightful rhyming counting book from bestselling author Laura Sassi, illustrated by Gabi Murphy. Perfectly designed for tiny hands and curious minds, this sturdy board book brings the beloved Christmas story to life in a way that’s fun, interactive, and heartwarming.

Follow Mary and Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep, and even playful stable critters as they gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus. With cheerful rhymes and vibrant, adorable illustrations, your child will be captivated by the magic of that special night while practicing counting and learning the meaning of Christmas.

Why Families Love Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!:

  • Durable Design for Little Hands: This sturdy board book is made for curious toddlers ages 0-4.
  • Engaging and Educational: Gentle rhymes help develop language skills, while counting and naming objects encourage early learning.
  • Celebrates the True Meaning of Christmas: A simple, joyful way to introduce young children to Jesus' birth and spark meaningful conversations about the holiday.
  • Perfect for Family Traditions: Ideal for cozy read-alouds, bedtime stories, and holiday moments with loved ones.
  • Versatile Gift Option: A thoughtful gift for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, and preschool or church programs.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus and make counting fun with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child! 
This charming board book is sure to become a Christmas tradition for years to come!

Visit happybirthdaychristmaschild.com for lots of wonderful free resources – plan a birthday party for Jesus, activity pages, and more!

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Reviews

“A fun and engaging introduction to the Christmas story.” —School Library Journal

"Young readers can count to 10 and celebrate the first Christmas with this short, sweet and sturdy board book. The lyrical rhyming text and warm illustrations are just right for introducing kids to the sights, sounds and wonder of the Nativity story." —National Catholic Register

“You will not be able to read this book without smiling! Every single page of this counting Christmas offering from Laura Sassi is filled with delight. From one stable to ten tiny toes, this book is a joyous, fun, interactive way to celebrate the season with little ones.” —Glenys Nellist, author of Snuggle Time Christmas Stories and Good News! It's Christmas!

“A creative re-telling of a timeless story—young children will smile with the turn of each page.” —Christine Voegeli, Director of Children's Ministry at New Providence Presbyterian Church

Happy Birthday, Christmas Child has everything I’m looking for in a faith-based picture book—lilting rhymes, a sweet story, and, most importantly, Biblical truth! It deserves a place in your holiday book basket.” —Kristin Wynalda, creator of Big Books, Little Ears

Author Bio

Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of multiple books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist; Goodnight, Manger; Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, which is a 2021-2022 Iowa Goldfinch Award Nominee; Love Is Kind, which was a 2020 Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Honor Book; Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep, Bunny Finds Easter, and Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!, her new counting board book.

Laura had a successful teaching career before becoming a children’s author. She’s been a homeschool mom, children’s ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in pointing kids to God and to good through story and sharing her love of reading and writing at school visits, church gatherings and other events.

Gabi Murphy's career in art was built on the enthusiasm of a bubbly, eccentric art teacher who claimed with exuberant arm waving: "Darling, you must do art!" She has been a freelance artist for over 35 years and has spent happy hours creating lots of cutesy, fluffy characters. She has recently studied acrylic and oil painting at ISoA and has also discovered an interest in digital art. Everything and anything can trigger a scribble session, but color is her greatest inspiration.

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