Emma and the Child of Bethlehem

About this book

Emma arrives in Nazareth just as Mary receives astonishing news: she will have a son named Jesus. Emma follows Mary and Joseph on the road to Bethlehem, where the baby is born and laid in a manger. She hears the angels' message to the shepherds and watches them hurry through the night to find him. But the story continues beyond that first night. At the Temple, Simeon and Anna recognize the hope this child brings. Later, travelers from the east come looking for him, and Joseph must lead his family to safety in Egypt. Based on the accounts in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2, Emma and the Child of Bethlehem invites children to experience the birth of Jesus through the eyes of an imaginative young witness. Emma adds curiosity and warmth while the biblical people and central events remain at the heart of the story. Written for children ages 4-10, this richly narrated picture book is designed for family reading, Christmas traditions, and conversations about the Bible. Younger listeners can follow Emma's discoveries with an adult; older children can explore how the familiar moments of the Nativity fit into the larger story. Includes conversation questions and a guide to the original Bible passages. A complete, standalone adventure in the Emma Through Time series.