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How to Make a Christian Advent Book Stack Calendar and bonus gift tags

November 25, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

Our family loves to read picture books and as we begin the Advent season I’m excited to be sharing a Christmas story that I wrote.  Recently rereleased in a new edition, Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith tells of a young raven who hears the angels announce the birth of Christ. He sets out to share the message with the other birds who all have gifts to bring, except Raven. When he arrives at the manger with no gift, the others assure him that he has, in fact, brought the best gift of all.

This year I’m starting a new tradition by creating an Advent book stack calendar using favorite old books as well as new titles I’ve discovered.

 

How to make an Advent Calendar Book Stack:

1. Wrap a book for each day of December leading up to Christmas.
2.Number each book 1-24 and stack them up.
3.Children take turns each day unwrapping a book.
4.Snuggle up and enjoy reading the book together as a family.

There are many wonderful Christmas books but this list is special as all of the books are focused on keeping Christ at the center of this holy season.  These books not only celebrate the birth of Christ but include diverse characters as well as multicultural traditions. Let me know if you have suggestions of other books to add to this list.

To keep within a budget, begin with the Christmas books that you already own. Then visit thrift shops where used books can often be found. Don’t forget that you can request most of these books from your local library.  All of these books would be great gift choices for friends and family. Don’t forget to check out the  printable gift tags at the end of this post.

 

Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith by Claire Annette Noland illustrated by Desirée Cordón

 

Share The Joy: A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book Keep Jesus at the Center This Advent & Holiday Season with This Rhyming Storybook about the Nativity for Children by Valerie Ellis with illustrations by Sergio de Giorgi

 

Little Mole’s Christmas Gift by Glenys Nellist  illustrated by Sally Anne Garland

 

Who Built the Stable by Ashley Bryan author/illustrator

 

Spider Who Saved Christmas by Raymond Arroyo illustrated by Randy Gallegos

 

Bethlehem Barn by Debra Westgete-Silva illustrated by Marcin Piwowarsk

 

Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb and Laura Ramos

 

TWAS the SEASON OF ADVENT: Devotions and Stories for the Christmas Season
Glenys Nellist (author) Elena Selivanova (illustrator)

 

 WOMBAT DIVINE: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
by Mem Fox  illustrated by Kerry Argent

 

‘Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Greenfield Thong illustrated by Sara Palacios

 

God Gave Us Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergren illustrations by David Hohn

 

The Christmas Blessing: A One-of-a-Kind Nativity Story about the Love That Brings Us Together by Erin Guendelsberger illustrated by Gail Yerrill

 

Christmas in the Manger Board Book by Nola Buck illustrated by Felicia Bond

 

The Nativity by Julie Vivas author/ illustrator
All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner illustrated by Gillian Gamble
Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones illustrated by Alison Jay
All is Bright: When God Came Down One Silent Night by Clay Anderson illustrated by Natalie Merheb
Los Tres Reyes Magos: Colors / Colores by Patty Rodriguea and Ariana Stein illustrated by Citali Reyes
The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola author/illustrator
Happy Birthday, Christmas Child! A Counting Nativity Book by Laura Sassi illustrated by  Gabi Murphy
Who Is Coming to Our House by Joseph Slate illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer author/illustrator

Brown Baby Jesus by Dorena Williamson illustrated by Ronique Ellis

 

M is for Manger: An ABC Board Book by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley illustrated by Claire Kea
The Last Straw by Frederick Thury illustrated by Vlasta Van Kampen
Silent Night by Grace Lin author/illustrator
Click to download:  Raven’s Gift Gift Tags

 

Filed Under: Celebrate, Christmas Books, Family, picture books Tagged With: advent calendar book stack, Christian Christmas books, Christian picture books, christmas read alouds, Christmas traditions, home schoo books, Raven's Gift printable gift tags

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  1. Tina Cho says

    November 25, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    I LOVE this idea! Too bad I don’t have any little kids in my home.

    Reply
    • Claire Noland says

      November 30, 2023 at 6:16 pm

      Hi Tina,
      I did this in my classroom but used fewer words.

      Reply
  2. Trine says

    November 29, 2023 at 10:37 pm

    Nice edition of your newsletter this month!
    I have had a similar idea for an Advent Book Calendar! Love it. Raven’s Gift is definitely in the mix.
    Cute idea to include your tags.

    Reply
    • Claire Noland says

      November 30, 2023 at 6:17 pm

      Hi rine,
      Thanks! My daughter designed the tags.

      Reply

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