The Perfect Christmas Pageant

by Joyce Meyer, Mary Sullivan (Illustrator)

The popular Everyday Zoo series for young children by beloved and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer continues with The Christmas Pageant, a heartfelt and humorous story about the true meaning of Christmas. When Hayley Hippo is asked to direct the annual Christmas pageant, she decides this will be her Christmas gift to Jesus and she sets out to make everything perfect. However, after a series of disappointing mishaps, Hayley and her friends learn that they don’t need to be perfect. They realize that Christmas is not about the glittering lights, the perfect setting, or an impressive show, but about Christ.

Genres: Christmas, Childrens, Picture Books, Animals

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 24, 2013

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Lindsey Rojem · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for the "Reuse A Prompt From A Past Year (2019 - Set During A Holiday)" part of my 2020 reading challenge. I received this as a Christmas Present from my mom, it was pretty Jesus-centered but the artwork was cute and I liked the characters

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

It seems rather blasphemous to give such a low rating to this Christian-oriented children's picture book but, the truth is it is not very well written. Although the message is excellent the content is mediocre at best.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

a GREAT book ! If you haven't read this you should!
Great gift idea for little ones, I know I am given it to some that I know this year.

[Angie Quantrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun sharing of the Christmas pageant!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hayley Hippo is so excited when she is chosen to direct the annual Christmas pageant, and she just knows that she will be able to make everything perfect this year.

But when the shepherds forget where to stand, Joseph forgets his lines, and the baby Jesus gets a baaaad haircut, Hayley is dismayed. She just knew her pageant would be perfect, and now it is a complete disaster!

Join the Everyday Zoo gang created by Joyce Meyer as they learn about the true meaning of Christmas and what should really be the focus of this special time of year.

Our family really enjoyed the first Everyday Zoo book that we reviewed last year – "Every Which Way to Pray" – so we were excited to be able to review a Christmas book with these fantastic characters.

First of all, the writing and illustrations in this book are top-notch. The story is easy to read (it is written for kids ages 4-8), and the pictures just leap off the page and bring everything together. My four-year-old daughter loves the cute animals in this book, especially the little lamb that plays baby Jesus in the pageant. She says that is her favorite part.

The other thing that is so fantastic about this book is its message. Of course the message comes across that “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but it’s even more than that. Hayley comes to understand that nothing in this life is perfect, but Jesus was perfect. And that is why he should be the complete focus of the Christmas season. I love the transformation of Hayley’s heart in this way over the course of this short children’s book.

"The Perfect Christmas Pageant" is an outstanding children’s book that emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas.

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[Katie Merkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet story with humorous illustrations. Hayley's desire for everything to be perfect is very relatable, and the catastrophes that ensue are the reality that we all face when we try too hard to make something be perfect. The book has a good message for both kids and adults. Christmas (and life) isn't really about us and how stellar our performance is, it's about Jesus, the only perfect person.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of this latest adventure in he Everyday Zoo from well known Joyce Meyer and it is a treat. Learn along with these kids all about the first Christmas and the importance behind it's meaning and not perfect plans.

Thanks to ZonderKidz

[Candi Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Perfect Christmas Pageant by Joyce Meyer is a cute story that helps people focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

[Lorna · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was humorous, sweet, and tender all at the same time!

[Becky Laswell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not make sense to 3 year olds. decent story, but all the animals were confusing.