Tiny Baby Jesus

by Dandi Daley Mackall, Julia Noonan (Illustrator)

Tiny feet of Jesus, kicking up a storm. Angels circling round his bed keep him safe and warm. Now those feet are bigger, walking on the sea, Leaving us his footstep, saying, 'Come and follow me!' Celebrate the gift of Jesus from head to tiny toes. Discover the wonder of hands that develop into those of a carpenter and swaddled shoulders that grow to carry the weight of all mankind. Share in the humble birth of tiny baby Jesus while remembering the life and teachings of the grown savior.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

A professional writer for over 20 years, Dandi Daley Mackall has written dozens of articles for popular magazines and published around 500 books for children and adults alike, with sales of over 4 million.

A frequent guest on radio and television talk shows, she lives in rural Ohio with her husband, three children, horses, dogs, & cats. Awards include the Edgar Award for Best YA Mystery, the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children's Literature; Distinguished Alumni Award from Mizzou; ALA Best Book; Christian Children's Book of the Year, Amelia Bloom, Mom's Choice Awards. Her YA novel, My Boyfriends' Dogs, is now a Hallmark movie.

Reviews

[Danette · Rating 4 out of 5]

2016 Read with Julia
12/22/17 Read with Naomi & Julia.
12/10/23 Read with my preschool class
12/7/25 Read with my preschool class

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the illustrations in this story of baby Jesus. I like how it compares baby Jesus with the things he did when he grew and began his ministry.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and unique Christmas perspective. With G.