I borrowed this book to help my children link Christmas with Jesus. Unfortunately, this book is too subtle to achieve that. It is more of a celebration of all babies, which in and of itself is not a bad thing at all. :-) ( )

Nativity story told in rhyming text with colorful illustrations showing a racially diverse group of people and sweet animals who gather at the manger. Baby board book.

When a baby was born in the manger, Mary and Joseph rejoiced. The angels sang, and kings journeyed to bring gifts. When you came into the world, there was a celebration too - because every new baby is a small miracle. This tender book reminds us that we are all made in God's image. My only disappointment is that the Baby Jesus illustrations are quite fair-skinned. At least he has brown eyes and the illustrator gives us angels and family member illustrations with brown skin. ( )