Christmas
Free printable Christmas story for kids
The Night Jesus Was Born is the Christmas story from Luke 2, told through a shepherd boy named Eli and his little lamb who run to see the baby in the manger. Twelve pages, ages 2 to 5, with a verse and a question to talk about together at the end.
Print it at home in full color for Christmas Eve, low ink for the stocking, or as a coloring page edition for the long afternoon before dinner. Fold the stack once, two staples, and it is a book. Read it on your phone tonight if the printer is asleep.
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The Night Jesus Was Born
The Christmas story from Luke 2, told through a shepherd boy named Eli and his little lamb who run to see the baby in the manger. Ends with a verse and a question to talk about together.
Color, low ink, and coloring page editions
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The First Snow on Juniper Lane
The first snow of the year falls on one small street, and every porch light comes on. A quiet Christmas Eve story for the night the whole neighborhood goes still. Written, illustrations in progress.
Color, low ink, and coloring page editions
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How a printable Christmas book works
- Pick. Choose a story and an edition. The coloring edition is the same book in clean line art.
- Print. Any home printer, regular Letter paper. Low ink uses about a third of the ink.
- Fold and staple. Fold the stack once, two staples on the fold. Read it on Christmas Eve.
A free account gives you 3 books to keep, in all three editions, no card required. Family Reader adds 3 new books every month for $5. More Bible stories for kids are on the free printable Bible stories shelf.
Questions parents ask
- Is The Night Jesus Was Born free?
- Yes. It is one of the library books you can keep for free with a Storyfold account, in all three editions, no card needed.
- Does it follow the Bible?
- It is Luke 2 told for ages 2 to 5 through a shepherd boy named Eli. The verse is on the last page with a Talk together question.
- Can I print it for a Sunday school class?
- Yes, print as many copies as your family or class needs. The low ink edition is the one for a stack of 20.
- When is The First Snow on Juniper Lane coming?
- It is written and being illustrated now. Leave your email above and you will get it the day it is ready.