A Beautiful Story: Jesus & St. Nick by Sarah French Book Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway! {Ends 10/02/23]

Review By LAWonder10:

This story definitely separates Christ from Santa. It is similar to what I taught our children while they were growing up and what I have been teaching my grandchildren.  I have also read a very good one by Sherrrill S. Cannon that is more for Pre-School-age. However, this story is even better than what I taught my family!

This is simple, thorough, and beautifully illustrated. Illustrations done by Robert Saber are filled with expression and color. Even though my personal preferences are brighter, crisper colors and more realism rather than somewhat abstract illustrations, they are still very well done.

The hardbound book I was gifted ai very well made with quality cover and paper. The Cover is very attrative and eye-catching.

This would be good for older toddlers but best for elementary-age students. It is slightly “wordy” for most toddlers.

I offer a Five Stars rating for this book.

This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.

Looking for a needle in a haystack.

I love learning about the history of holidays. Why do we have certain family traditions? As a journalist, I’ve always wanted to know the why and the meaning behind what we do as a family.

As a Christian, I wanted my kids to know that Jesus was the reason for the Christmas season. But I also have wonderful childhood memories of St. Nick. We always called my grandmother Mrs. Claus. She had a huge Santa collection and left her Christmas tree up year-round!

Sadly, she passed away this year, but she was right there with me from the very beginning of this book. I dedicated the book to her. She always made Christmas so magical.

Years ago, I began to search for a book for my children that told the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth but also incorporated the true story of St. Nick. I couldn’t find it. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. I found books on Jesus and books on Santa, but not both. So I wrote one myself for my children and would read it to them at Christmas. This was before I even thought about turning it into an official children’s book for everyone else to read as well. I wanted my kids to understand the true meaning of Christmas how St. Nick was a follower of Jesus too—and how we can all be like Santa this time of year. I didn’t want to give away any Christmas secrets either that way any family (no matter how you celebrate) could utilize this book. It’s meant to be educational for the kids. I hope other families read this book every year like we have, and make it a family tradition too!