All About Christmas

Bursting with colorful photography, this essential reference guide helps curious young minds check out the facts behind the very first Christmas, as well as enjoy fun stories about the way Christmas is celebrated around the world. Inside the pages of All about Christmas, you'll find: • Engaging content suitable for children aged 7-10 - Key Stage 2 (KS2) • Colorful photography with clear text in bite-sized "fact file" chunks of information to encourage and inform even reluctant readers • Punchy facts providing at-a-glance information • This book is in a hardback format, making it the perfect gift. Go back in time and explore fascinating facts about the Roman civilization at the time of Jesus’ birth, what the life of a shepherd was like, and how far Mary and Joseph traveled to get to Bethlehem. Plus, have fun checking out why Germans hide pickles and why Icelandic children leave their shoes on the window sill on Christmas Eve! Children will learn that the Christmas story is rooted in real places, real people and real historic events, so they can be confident that it is fact, not fiction. Written by award-winning author Alison Mitchell, whose previous books include Jesus and the Lion’s Den and The One O’Clock Miracle, and Andre Parker, co-creator of Seek And Find Old Testament Stories and Seek and Find New Testament Stories. Download a free activity pack from the "Free extras" section to use alongside the book.