Lift the Flap Nativity

by: Juliet David; Illustrated by Gemma Denham

Published by: Candle Books/Kregel Publications

Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton

Lift the Flap Nativity is a delightful retelling of the First Christmas. The story is very simply told, but it has several flaps on each page to lift, to show the angel Gabriel, the sheep, the baby Jesus, and other surprises.

I read the book to my five- and two-year-old as soon as I opened the package, and both my daughters loved the story and the pictures. My five-year-old liked the lift-the-flap parts better than the two-year-old, while the two-year-old was more interested in pointing at the colorful pictures and telling me what they were.

I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of the Christmas story and recommend it. My only concern is that with the thin paper pages, some of the flaps might be easy to rip off. But after rereading the book several times, so far they are staying intact.

Armchair Interviews says: A wonderful way to involve children in this story.