The Living Nativity: A Christmas Read-Aloud for Young Hearts

Dec 11, 2024 | Seasonal & Holiday Stories

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As we approach the Christmas season, finding ways to share the true meaning of Christmas with young children becomes especially important. Today, I’m excited to share my Christmas read-aloud of “The Living Nativity” by Helen and David Haidle, a beautiful book that brings the nativity story to life for young listeners.

About the Book

“The Living Nativity” presents the Christmas story in an interesting way through the life of Saint Francis and the Living Nativity he set up in a small village. The story is told through the eyes of a boy who has a hard life, but love animals just like Brother Francis does, and together they bring the Christmas Story to life!

Perfect for Family Devotion Time

This book is particularly wonderful for:

  • Family devotions during Advent
  • Sunday School lessons
  • Christian preschool activities
  • Christmas Eve traditions
  • Teaching children ages 5-12 about Jesus’s birth

Extending the Learning

After reading, you might:

  • Ask children how they would put on a Christmas Nativity.
  • Which animals would they include?
  • Draw pictures of their favorite part of the story
  • Make simple crafts related to the nativity
  • Say a family prayer thanking God for sending Jesus

More Christmas Reading Resources

Looking for more ways to celebrate the season through reading? Check out my guide to 24 Christmas Books for Advent, where you’ll find carefully selected books perfect for counting down to Christmas.

And to make your family reading time even more meaningful, explore my Ultimate Guide to Making Family Reading Time Special. You’ll find tips and ideas for creating memorable reading experiences that your children will cherish.

Join Our Reading Community

I’d love to hear how your family uses this story in your Christmas celebrations. Share your experiences in the video comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more read-alouds that help children grow in faith and understanding.


Want more faith-based storytimes? Visit my YouTube channel for additional read-alouds perfect for Christian families.

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