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by Laura Sassi (Author), Gabi Murphy (Illustrator)
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!
Watch the book trailer HERE!
Author Biography
Laura Sassi has been a teacher, homeschool mom, children's ministry director and more. The author of multiple books for young children, her titles with Paraclete Press include Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle, Happy Birthday Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, My Tender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, which was a Christianity Today Book Award finalist. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort and hope at school visits, church gatherings, and other events. Visit her at https: //laurasassitales.wordpress.com/.
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.
