Front cover of Christmas for Little Hands: A Bold and Easy Nativity Coloring Book with Devotionals by Joshua D'Alessio

Christmas for Little HandsA Bold & Easy Nativity Coloring Book for Kids, with Devotionals

Color the true story of the very first Christmas. Twenty pictures in Bible order, each facing a short devotional with a Bible verse, a few kid-friendly sentences, a simple prayer and a question to talk about together.

20 nativity pictures
A devotional for every picture
8.5 x 11 in paperback
44 pages
BSB Scripture
Ages 4–8

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Paperback by Joshua D'Alessio, from the makers of After the Verse. A companion to Good News for Little Hands and Fruit of the Spirit for Little Hands.

Why families love this Christmas coloring book

"Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!" (Luke 2:11, BSB). This book helps little hearts learn the real reason for Christmas: Jesus, God's best gift of all.

The real Christmas story

Twenty pictures walk through the nativity in order, from God's promise in Isaiah to the angel, the manger, the shepherds, Simeon and the wise men. Kids see the whole story, not just the stable.

A guide to conversation and prayer

Every devotional page ends with a one-line Let's pray prayer your child can say with you and a Talk about it question, so coloring time becomes time to talk about Jesus.

Made for Advent and family time

Read one devotional a day through December, then color while you talk. A simple, screen-free way to spend time in Scripture with kids, at home, in Sunday school, homeschool or church programs.

Look inside: coloring pages and devotionals

Each spread pairs a devotional page with a bold, easy coloring page. Here are 12 of the 20 spreads, straight from the printed book.

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "God Keeps His Promises" (Isaiah 9:6) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, God's Promise — God's Promise: God Keeps His Promises (Isaiah 9:6)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Do Not Be Afraid" (Luke 1:30) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, An Angel Visits Mary — An Angel Visits Mary: Do Not Be Afraid (Luke 1:30)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "A Happy Visit" (Luke 1:41) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Mary Visits Elizabeth — Mary Visits Elizabeth: A Happy Visit (Luke 1:41)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "The Long Trip" (Luke 2:4) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, The Trip to Bethlehem — The Trip to Bethlehem: The Long Trip (Luke 2:4)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "No Room" (Luke 2:7) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, No Room at the Inn — No Room at the Inn: No Room (Luke 2:7)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "God With Us" (Matthew 1:23) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Jesus Is Born — Jesus Is Born: God With Us (Matthew 1:23)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Shepherds in the Field" (Luke 2:8) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Shepherds at Night — Shepherds at Night: Shepherds in the Field (Luke 2:8)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Good News of Great Joy" (Luke 2:10) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Good News of Great Joy — Good News of Great Joy: Good News of Great Joy (Luke 2:10)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Glory to God!" (Luke 2:14) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Glory to God! — Glory to God!: Glory to God! (Luke 2:14)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "They Found Jesus" (Luke 2:16) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, The Shepherds Find Jesus — The Shepherds Find Jesus: They Found Jesus (Luke 2:16)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Simeon Sees the Savior" (Luke 2:30) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Simeon Meets Jesus — Simeon Meets Jesus: Simeon Sees the Savior (Luke 2:30)

Inside Christmas for Little Hands: "Following the Star" (Matthew 2:2) devotional page with its facing coloring picture, Wise Men Follow the Star — Wise Men Follow the Star: Following the Star (Matthew 2:2)

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How to use it with your kids

1. Read the devotional together

A short verse from the Berean Standard Bible and a few sentences about that part of the Christmas story.

2. Pray and talk about it

Say the simple prayer together, then ask the question at the bottom of the page.

3. Color while you talk

Big shapes and thick lines work for crayons, colored pencils and markers. Put scrap paper behind the page when using markers.

4. Count down to Christmas

The 20 devotionals follow the story in order, so you can read one a day through Advent and reach the wise men by Christmas.

The How to Use This Book page from Christmas for Little Hands, with Luke 2:11

All 20 devotionals, in story order

God Keeps His Promises — Isaiah 9:6 (picture: God's Promise)
Do Not Be Afraid — Luke 1:30 (picture: An Angel Visits Mary)
Mary Says Yes to God — Luke 1:38 (picture: Mary Says Yes)
A Happy Visit — Luke 1:41 (picture: Mary Visits Elizabeth)
A Name That Saves — Matthew 1:21 (picture: Joseph's Dream)
The Long Trip — Luke 2:4 (picture: The Trip to Bethlehem)
No Room — Luke 2:7 (picture: No Room at the Inn)
God With Us — Matthew 1:23 (picture: Jesus Is Born)
The Best Gift of All — 2 Corinthians 9:15 (picture: God's Best Gift)
Shepherds in the Field — Luke 2:8 (picture: Shepherds at Night)
Good News of Great Joy — Luke 2:10 (picture: Good News of Great Joy)
Glory to God! — Luke 2:14 (picture: Glory to God!)
Let's Go and See! — Luke 2:15 (picture: Let's Go to Bethlehem!)
They Found Jesus — Luke 2:16 (picture: The Shepherds Find Jesus)
Telling Everyone — Luke 2:20 (picture: Telling Everyone)
Mary Remembers — Luke 2:19 (picture: Mary Treasures It All)
Simeon Sees the Savior — Luke 2:30 (picture: Simeon Meets Jesus)
Following the Star — Matthew 2:2 (picture: Wise Men Follow the Star)
Great Delight — Matthew 2:10 (picture: The Star Stops)
Gifts for the King — Matthew 2:11 (picture: Gifts for the King)

The book closes with a blessing from Numbers 6:24–26 to celebrate finishing the book.

Back cover of Christmas for Little Hands showing a description, sample coloring pages and the After the Verse app link

Keep going in the Word together

When the last page is colored, the conversation doesn't have to stop. For grown-ups who want to keep going, the book points to the After the Verse Bible app and the Between the Verses YouTube channel.

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Also from After the Verse

Good News for Little Hands
38 Bible stories for kids, with devotionals (KJV)

Cover of Fruit of the Spirit for Little Hands

Fruit of the Spirit for Little Hands
The nine fruits of the Spirit for kids, with devotionals (BSB)

Born in Bethlehem
Christmas Scripture coloring for adults and seniors (KJV)

Frequently asked questions

What ages is Christmas for Little Hands for?

It is made for young children, roughly ages 4 to 8. The pictures use bold, thick outlines and big simple shapes, and the devotionals are written for a grown-up to read aloud. Older kids can read them on their own.

What is inside?

20 nativity pictures from Luke and Matthew, in Bible order: God's promise through Isaiah, the angel's visit to Mary, the trip to Bethlehem, baby Jesus in the manger, the shepherds and the singing angels, Simeon in the temple, and the wise men following the star. There is also a How to Use This Book page, a This Book Belongs To page and a closing blessing.

What is on each devotional page?

A Bible verse, a few kid-friendly sentences, a one-line Let's pray prayer, and a Talk about it question to discuss together.

Which Bible translation does it use?

Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).

How does it go with Good News for Little Hands and Fruit of the Spirit for Little Hands?

It is a companion book in the same bold, easy style and devotional format. Good News for Little Hands walks through 38 Bible stories, Fruit of the Spirit for Little Hands focuses on character, and Christmas for Little Hands tells the story of Jesus' birth.

Is it good for Advent?

Yes. With 20 devotionals in story order, many families read one a day through Advent. It also works well for Sunday school, homeschool, stockings and family devotions.

Can I use markers?

Yes. Slip a sheet of scrap paper behind the page you are coloring to keep markers from bleeding through to the next page.

Where can I buy it?

The paperback is $9.99 on Amazon.

Share the first Christmas with little hands

Christmas for Little Hands, an 8.5 x 11 inch paperback, $9.99.

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