Stories of hope, kindness and Christmas adventure

Christmas Stories

A Christmas collection for ages 7–12: share three warm stories about giving, courage, faith, magic and helping others, for young readers and families to enjoy together.

Cover of A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris CringleCover of The Little Drummer Boy: Ezra’s JourneyCover of Kingdom of Kindness

Three different journeys into the Christmas season

Choose a Christmas story

Cover of A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle by Bryan Evans
Chapter bookAges 7–12

A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle

Twelve-year-old Kris Cringle loves making toys for children who might otherwise go without. But when a wooden duck he has made begins showing signs of magic, it creates some very funny surprises. Meanwhile, a letter to Santa finds its way to the North Pole, leading Kris and the duck into an extraordinary Christmas mystery.

Cover of The Little Drummer Boy: Ezra’s Journey by Bryan Evans
Picture bookAges 4–8

The Little Drummer Boy: Ezra’s Journey

A gentle and moving Christmas story of hope, faith and a young drummer’s journey towards the true meaning of giving.

Cover of Kingdom of Kindness by Bryan Evans
Picture bookAges 4–8

Kingdom of Kindness

A heartwarming retelling of Good King Wenceslas about courage, compassion and the lasting joy of giving.

Stories to share and remember

Christmas adventures with heart

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Kindness in action

Each story shows how thoughtful choices and generous hearts can change another person’s Christmas.

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Wonder and adventure

Young readers meet memorable characters and discover journeys filled with courage, mystery and Christmas magic.

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Read together

The collection offers warm seasonal reading for families, schools, libraries and faith communities.

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