Kids are never too young to start learning the original Christmas, and so this charming adaptation limits itself to 200 introductory words for preschoolers to explain the Nativity story. After beginning with a modern-day Christmas celebrations, Patricia Pingry goes back to the Annunciation by the angel, Jesus's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the journey of the wise men. Remaining true to the setting of the tale, Rebecca Thornburgh brings authenticity to her watercolor and ink depictions of the characters and their ancient Middle Eastern interiors.