Faithful rhyming retelling of the Christmas story for Lego-loving kids.
This faithful rhyming retelling of the Christmas story will help Lego-loving children to engage with the Christmas story afresh, highlighting the surprise and excitement of who Jesus is and why he came.
Fun rhymes make for a memorable and enjoyable read, while richly coloured, glossy photographs of real brick builds will inspire kids to get creative!
Includes designs for five builds you can make yourself either at home or as a craft activity in children’s groups. The instructions are in the free extras section below.
Ideal for:
There is a whole suite of resources accompanying the book that can be used by families and churches to help children interact with the Christmas story and used to share the gospel in the community.
There are FREE downloadable Sunday school lessons (including all-age talks to use in the lead up to Christmas) and an all-age Christmas service plan created by Faith In Kids.
There is a FREE video and a story trail available for purchase, created by GoChatter Video.
Reach out with the gospel to families around you by telling the Christmas Story Brick by Brick!
| Age range: | 4+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Rachael Hood, Joshua Whitehouse |
| ISBN | 9781802541052 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | September 2024 |
| Dimensions | 220mm x 220mm x 3mm |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 32 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Please note that no bricks are included with the book. The characters in the book are bespoke. To create your own, use the pictures in the book as a guide and get creative!
Christmas is a big opportunity to talk about Jesus with the families in our communities. This fresh, faithful retelling is just what we need to share the joy of the first Christmas. Get this in your home, and give three away!
Building a bridge to a young person’s world with the Christian message is what Dan Rackham and Go Chatter are all about. This resource truly enables you to do that. It is creative and innovative, and it will hhelp you talk about the most amazing event in history—the birth of the Saviour of the world. I can’t recommend this highly enough, particularly with the video that will bring the story even more to life!
Master Builder LEGO skills meet an ancient story that is still changing lives. This is a professional product that will no doubt engage young children and grown-up children alike!
If you have a lego lover, then this is the book for them this holiday season.
This book chronicles the Christmas story on a Lego scene backdrop. And it is SO fun to study the pictures and all the Lego creations. The rhyming story emphasizes how Mary, Joseph, the shepherds etc. did not expect Jesus to choose them or come in this way which I really enjoyed.
I also LOVE that there is a QR code at the back of the book which includes 5 different nativity builds your child can make.
One note: this is a paperback book. The positive of that is it’s less expensive; the negative of course is that’s it’s not as sturdy/more prone to bending. I’m a hardback girl, but I know some people actually prefer paperbacks, and I do think this one is worth it.
Note: like many other Christmas books, this does show the wise men at the manger scene vs. a later depiction when Jesus was older.
I received a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
The amount of time involved in the creation of the illustrations in this book must have been incredible! The rhyming yet simple text is great for the little ones.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
This paperback picture book retells the Christmas story in simple, kid-friendly language, and its unique selling point is that the illustrations are photos of Lego builds. The brick builds from Joshua Whitehouse are intricate, action-packed, and full of fascinating details, and Rachael Hood's writing is simple and engaging. She tells the story through rhyming text and occasional speech bubbles, and this picture book is accurate and faithful to the source material, except for the portrayal of the Wise Men visiting Jesus at the manager. Families that are sticklers for accuracy will hopefully give a pass on this, since it's part of the Lego set-up and resembles a typical manager scene.
In addition to describing the basic events of Nativity story, the author also expresses themes and ideas related to the gospel. She explains at the beginning, "God's people were waiting for God's special plan. For he'd promised a King filled with power and might who could banish the bad stuff and make all things right!" She shows how Jesus fulfilled God's promises in surprising ways, and the conclusion of the book shows that Jesus is God, and that he became a human and made himself poor so that he could rescue us.
"The Christmas Story Brick by Brick" is perfect for Lego-loving kids, and is a fun and fresh way to share the Nativity story. This is a great book for Christian families to enjoy together, and because it is an inexpensive paperback, this would also make a great giveaway in a children's ministry setting. This book also includes pictures in the back of five simple builds that kids can do to set up their own Nativity scene, and there are instructions available for download on the publisher's website. Overall, this is an engaging book that is unique without being gimmicky, and it will appeal to Lego fans of all ages.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
My kids love building things, they love to read, and Christmas is their favorite time of year. It’s fun to combine all of these, and I can’t wait to share this book with them. They’re sure to love it.
The story is told in rhyme, and flows well. I appreciate all of the thought and work that went into this whole creation. I think it’s cleverly done.
I also love that they have building instructions provided. It’ll be fun for kids to make projects that follow-along and match the story.
Definitely a fun, cute book! A great way to share the Christmas story with your kids.
Check out this book:
✨ for a scripture retelling of the Christmas story.
✨ if your kids love legos - they’re cleverly used.
✨ for more lego building suggestions - they include some in the back.
✨ for an overall cute, fun, wholesome book to help kickoff the Christmas season.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from @thegoodbookcompanyusa . However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
What I loved:
🌟This is the full nativity story!
🌟The text is beautifully rhyming!
🌟The images are unique Lego builds that seriously inspired my 6 year old!
What a cute and imaginative way to tell this important story!
If you’re looking for a fresh and unique way to share the Nativity story with your little ones, then The Christmas Story: Brick by Brick by Rachael Hood with builds by Joshua Whitehouse is a must-have!
This book could not have come at a better time. We went to Legoland over the summer and watched the Lego movies for the first time when we got back. All of this sparked a love of Legos for my 5-year-old daughter. She was so excited to read this book, and we spent a lot of time looking at the very impressive and masterful builds by Joshua Whitehouse. If you have a fellow Lego-loving kiddo then they will adore this book too, and there is a link at the end of the book to learn how to build your own Nativity!
While the builds will captivate even the littlest one’s attention, the writing is just as enchanting. It is written as a rhyme and flows beautifully, following a repetitive pattern with the words, “They didn’t expect it. They’d never have guessed.” It is a faithful Biblical retelling of the birth of Christ that is a joy to read aloud. Yes, it shows the wise men by the manger, but this book was leading to the building of the Nativity scene as we know it at Christmas. And the build is stunning!!
“God’s people were waiting for God’s special plan. For he’d promised a King filled with power and might who could banish the bad stuff and make all things right!” This plan unfurls clearly and simply for all ages to comprehend, ending with Jesus is here! The answer to God’s special plan is Jesus, which is the ultimate message of this book even as you gaze at the builds of the angels, the shepherds, the wise men, and many more.
This book would make such a wonderful Christmas present.
*I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
The Christmas Story Brick by Brick by Rachael Hood is such a creative way to bring the Christmas story to life! Using LEGO scenes to depict the birth of Jesus, this book makes the story fun and interactive while staying faithful to Scripture. I’m excited to share it with my children this Christmas season, and I’m sure it will inspire some amazing LEGO creations of their own!
I love how this book blends hands-on building with faith, making the true meaning of Christmas engaging for kids. It’s definitely going to be a wonderful addition to our holiday celebrations!
Creative little book for Lego lovers about the Christmas story. It tells the Christmas story scene by scene with Lego characters and Lego setting.
I’m not too sure how I feel about Christ and the Angels being depicted by Legos. Interesting. The story is given in verse form- almost reads like a poem.
At the end they have Lego creations that the child can copy and make.
