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A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR AGES 0–3

A little star.
A very special Christmas.

A brand-new star discovers it has been chosen to shine brightly and guide the world to the birth of baby Jesus. This gentle Christmas story celebrates purpose, love, and light.

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By Denise Campbell · Story + activity pages

Chosen to Shine by Denise Campbell — a smiling blue star on a snowy Christmas book cover

Discover the first Christmas together.

Meet a brand-new star chosen to guide the world to the birth of baby Jesus. Share a gentle story of purpose, love, and light at bedtime, during the Christmas season, or as a meaningful gift.

For little ones

The author’s intended age range is 0–3, with playful illustrations and a gentle Nativity story.

Activities to share

Coloring, star matching, seek-and-find, a Wise Men maze, and counting. Adults can adapt each activity to their child.

A meaningful gift

A Christian Christmas book to explore with family or in a Sunday school setting.

Ideas for reading and gifting

Sharing the first Christmas story with babies and toddlers

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Star activities to share after a Nativity story

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