If You're Missing Baby Jesus: A True Story That Embraces the Spirit of Christmas

by Jean Gietzen

Book Overview

This true story by author Jean Gietzen will unwrap the warmth of the real meaning of Christmas. Charmingly illustrated by Lila Rose Kennedy, it is a gift to treasure and share and will remind you of the joy of giving, and touch the hearts of all who receive it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588600246
• ISBN13: 9781588600240
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

An excellent reminder

A friend shared this at an adults only gathering several years ago, and we had to find our own copy of the book. My husband (a pastor) has used it many times since for Christmas-time devotionals~he has even read it during our morning worship service. Children love the book, too. It reminds us all what is REALLY important, especially during this notoriously busy time of year. If someone was "missing Baby Jesus", would they know to call on YOU? This is one of our all time favorite Christmas stories.

True Meaning of Christmas

I bought this book to share with my children after a freind shared it with me. It is a nice little story that conveys the real meaning behind the Christmas holidays and helps children to focus on what is important and not so much what they want for Christmas. I wanted my small children to understand that giving to others is what matters most.

If You're Missing Baby Jesus

This book is easy to read, simple in its point, and suitable for children as well as adults. As a 5th and 6th grade art teacher, I read it to my classes every year at the beginning of Dec., when we begin our Christmas projects, including recycling old cards to make new ones for a local family shelter. Much as "The Gift of the Magi" opened my eyes to what a "good gift" is, "If You're Missing Baby Jesus" illustrates the true meaning of Christmas. The fact that it is a true story makes the book even more attractive to me. It also brings the opportunity to teach things about "the good ole days," like living in a small town, you only needed to dial the last four digits of someone's phone number to reach them and there used to be such a thing as "penny candy." I usually can't get through the reading of this story without crying, it touches my heart so!

Heartwarming tale

This is a wonderful little story with beautiful illustrations that conveys the true meaning of Christmas. A good choice to read aloud to a group of children (ages 5 to 8 or so), the story contains enough humor to lighten the message.

Sweet story...

This book isn't the most beautifully written or profound book I've ever read, but the sweet story touched me just the same. If you are looking for a family tale about the TRUE meaning of Christmas, this is the book for you. Childrens and adults alike will enjoy this holiday book.