There’s a Lion in My Nativity! is a children’s book written by Lizzie Laferton and illustrated by Kim Barnes. This book is published by The Good Book Company.
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There’s a Lion in My Nativity!
So we all know what makes for a good children’s book: good illustrations, good story, biblically and theologically accurate (if the book is a Bible-based one), and good length (usually on the shorter end for little ones).
Well, this book covers all the bases. Laferton has produced a very creative story that is fun, humorous, and most-importantly, Christ-centered. Barnes has produced excellent artwork to go along with the story. The book is under 25 pages, so I wasn’t losing my voice by the end (always a bonus!).
I really loved how the original, creative story in this book teaches Who Jesus is and why Jesus came. The very last page of the book very plainly spells out to the children how the story points to Jesus and His reason for coming. I greatly enjoyed reading this to my children, and I’m sure that your kiddos will love it!
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Disclaimer: My thanks to The Good Book Company for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Matt became a joyful follower of Jesus at the age of 21. He is very grateful to be a husband to Lindsey, and a father to four boys. He is an ordained minister (teaching elder) in the PCA. He previously served as a pastor of biblical counseling and is currently a corporate chaplain in southern Delaware. Matt received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds an advanced certification in biblical counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors. In his free time, he loves playing with his boys, traveling with his wife, and reading (and buying!) books.
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