Kid Review – A Beautiful Story: Jesus & St. Nick – picture book
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Category: Children’s Non-Fiction (ages 3 to 8), 32 pages
Genre: Children’s Book
Publisher: Sarah French
Release date: Sep 2023
Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.
This beautifully illustrated bedtime story teaches children the story behind St. Nick and how he was a follower of Jesus too! Children will learn about the birth of Jesus, the importance of giving, and the reason for many of our holiday traditions.
A Beautiful Story: Jesus & St. Nick will quickly become a family favorite. Parents love the values it teaches, and kids love the way it brings the real Christmas story to life! Make this book a Christmas tradition in your household so your kids will grow up understanding why we celebrate Christmas with certain traditions today. And don’t worry! We don’t give away any holiday secrets!
My Kid Review
Jesus and St. Nick truly is a beautiful story. Sarah French ties the Biblical story to the story of Santa Claus, telling how St. Nick got his start. She seems to understand the perspective of the two children. She has captured the point of view of a toddler as well as the big sister who is a couple years older. The mom is also a very real character – she does her best to compromise between her children while reminding them about sharing as well as teaching them about Jesus and Santa Claus.
Parents who want to “do” Santa Claus but don’t want their children to forget the reason for Christmas will appreciate this story.
Robert Sauber’s illustrations are beautiful. They do an excellent job of complimenting the text.
Because Santa in the story is involved Christian school librarians will need to decide if the book fits with their school’s policy surrounding Christmas. The book is appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary children.
I received a complimentary copy or A Beautiful Story of Jesus and St. Nick. This is my honest review.
Sarah brings rich experience covering major world events. She was on the ground covering the Boston Marathon bombing, the destructive aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She holds three prestigious Emmy Awards. She also received the “Speak for Thyself Award” honoring community advocates and non-profit leaders, as well as Boston’s Most Exceptional Women Honoree.
Sarah is an inspirational champion for several notable causes, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims. After the tragic death of her friend and colleague, Alice Morrin, Sarah worked tirelessly with Connecticut legislators to pass a 911 texting bill after Alice’s death.
Sarah is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. In 2021, she went back to school and earned her Master of Journalism degree. After covering the Boston Marathon bombing, Sarah decided her research would focus on how to help journalists who cover traumatic events.
Sarah is a member of Cherokee nation. She grew up in Arkansas and lives in Charlotte with her husband and two kids. They also have two dogs, Buddy and Teddy! Sarah is a huge fan of the theater and enjoys spending her free time with family. Sarah also volunteers in the children’s ministry of her church.
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