So extremely pleased with my purchase and read of this newly published, very special Christmas story keepsake! The story is captivating for every heart, but especially the children, from cover to cover. Mr. Lafargue has truly spun a modern touch to the celebration of the birth of the Baby Jesus. From the blessing of bringing the Heavens close through the angel characters, school and choir to the joy experienced by the shepherd family receiving the coins and being invited as a family to witness the cherished event, and then all...

THE VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING & THE GIFTS OF THE SEVEN COINS, was a wonderful story along with amazing characters that truly moved me. I loved the way the beginning started out with that touch of suspense that makes you ask, what's going on? Then when the children wanted to know about the coins and how they were used, that part fascinated me. And then how the stocking first came about was awesome. I not only read this great little story, I devoured it. From the first page all the way through to the last page.

This is a charming and beautifully illustrated story about two angels who ride a shooting star into a meadow where they meet a shepherd family and all share in celebrating the birth of baby Jesus. I especially enjoyed the significance of the seven coins representing the virtues all children should learn. The very first Christmas stocking adds another whimsical touch to this magical story that blends fact with fiction. My granddaughter and I loved reading it together and feel it will become a new Christmas tradition in our family for years to come.

I liked this story about the shepherd family, the fun angels and the nativity. The story of the angels coming to earth on a shooting star that crash lands in the middle of the shepherd family's herd of sheep is a fun and entertaining opening. The shared trip to Bethlehem to see the newborn baby was cute. The idea of the gift of the seven coins is wonderful. I am definitely going to use this with my students in Sunday School. Once they arrive, meet the Holy Family and present their gifts to the baby, they head home. I like the idea of the magic of...

Most of us know the story of Jesus' birth; the shepherds, star, wise men and angels, but have you ever heard of the first Christmas stocking and the seven coins. A wonderfully told story that tells not only of Jesus' birth, but also of the celebration of this most special birth then and in the future. Join Gabriel and Gabriella as the tell shepherding family of the meaning behind the bright star and take them to meet the holy family and how the coins they were given to give as gifts will become gifts from their hearts. This is a delightful story told with warmth and humor.

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“The Very First Christmas Stocking And The Gifts of The Seven Coins” is an adorable children's short story that is sure to fill its readers with the true spirit of Christmas all year round.The nativity story and the modern facets of the holiday are expertly and easily intertwined to allow the reader to have a true Christmas experience like never before..Readers of all ages are sure to be entertained with by the Christmas angels Gabe and Gabriella as take a shepherd family from the meadow to the nativity on the very first Christmas Eve.