The Story

This little story was born of a desire to tell my future children the biblical account of Christmas in a way that would elicit curiosity and wonder and joy. At the same time, being one of many in a long line of educators, I couldn’t help but conceive the text as a teachable moment in disguise. To that end, I’ve referenced over one hundred individual bible verses, many of which are direct quotations spoken by the Angel Gabriel, Mary, Elizabeth, King Herod, the Shepherds, and the Wise Men.

I hope and pray that parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, caregivers and siblings and teachers and friends will always tell the story of the Nativity at Christmas. For it is, after all, a children’s story…and to such as these belongs the Kingdom of God.*

*Lk 18:15-17

Pictured is a selection of pages from The Christmas Word. The full story can be found in the iTunes & Kindle Stores, and in print sold by the author.

He spoke with joy of the child, a Son would she bear;
A Son and a Saviour – an answer to prayer.
A Son of the Most High and Jesus his name,
Of David’s own house, a throne he would claim.*

*Lk 1:32-33

Scriptural References

The Christmas Word contains over one hundred individual scriptural references, taken from the unique accounts of Matthew, Luke, and John, creating a single interwoven narrative.

Classical Artwork

Each poetic stanza rests on the backdrop of some of the most famous pieces of Christian art ever created, by such masters as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, and Rembrandt, producing a stunning and illustrative tapestry.

Joyful Mysteries

The newly-released print version includes the story of all five joyful mysteries of the Rosary: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple.

For Children of All Ages

While the story takes on a whimsical, child-like tone, and lyrical narrative quality akin to the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the richness of the text and artwork provide children and adults with opportunities for further learning and spiritual reflection.

“Be not afraid! And have you no fear!
For I bring you good news to be preached far and near,
Of great joy to all people which comes with this Word:
For to you a Savior is born, Christ the Lord.*”

*Lk 2:10-12

The Author

Brian Fink herds middle schoolers and goats in and around Lansing, MI. He has educational roots in literature, philosophy, and theology. He and his dear wife live on a small hobby farm, raising all manner of domesticated animals — including a growing brood of delightful monsters, to whom he will read this book.

For from the very beginning the Word was with God.1
And the Word was God, think you this not so odd!
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,2
To save us from sin, and preparing us thus:
To be children of our Father in heaven above,
Who sent His own son in an abundance of love.
So that all who believe might not perish in strife,
But through God’s grace and mercy have eternal life.3

1 Jn 1:1 | 2 Jn 1:18 | 3 Jn 3:16

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