Description

The Night Before Jesus is a poetic retelling of Christ’s birth written in the familiar, galloping rhythm of Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem. Unlike traditional Nativity books that blend the Gospel accounts into a single night scene, this book follows the biblical sequence. The shepherds arrive on the night of the birth. The Magi come later (Matthew 2:1). There is no winter setting and no December 25 date presented as historical fact.

Families who already know that the birth of Christ did not occur on December 25 will appreciate how carefully The Night Before Jesus stays faithful to Scripture while remaining warm, joyful, and easy for children to follow. The language is designed to be read aloud, so the story stays engaging for little ones and meaningful for the adults reading it.

Corey Piper, author of 500 Year Journey, wrote this book so parents and grandparents could share the true Nativity narrative without the common historical inaccuracies that have crept into many children’s Christmas books. An integrated Nativity section at the back walks through the full biblical account in six clear segments, making it useful for family study as well as bedtime reading.

Whether you are looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift, a resource for a church library, or a book that helps children grasp the wonder of the Incarnation on Scripture’s terms, The Night Before Jesus offers a clear, beautiful alternative to the usual seasonal stories.

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