One Wintry Night

A parent would reach for this book when they want to move beyond the commercial aspects of Christmas to help their child understand the deeper, foundational narrative of the Christian faith. It is particularly effective for children who are asking 'why' Jesus was born or how the Bible fits together as one large story. The book begins with a contemporary framing device: a boy named Zeb, who is injured during a mountain snowstorm, finds shelter in a cabin where an elderly woman tells him the grand sweep of history from Creation to the Resurrection. It addresses themes of hope, the struggle between good and evil, and the promise of love through a lens of wonder and nature. The prose is sophisticated yet accessible, making it an ideal choice for families seeking a meaningful, multi-night advent reading experience that bridges the gap between ancient scripture and modern life.