Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Review-Esau McCaulley-God's Colorful Christmas

 


God’s Colorful Christmas written by Esau McCaulley and illustrated by Rogerio Coelho. Published September 8, 2026.

Esau McCaulley offers a fresh and thought-provoking look at the Christmas story in God’s Colorful Christmas. He reminds us that Jesus’ birth is not simply the story of a baby in a manger, but part of God’s larger plan to bring people from every nation, culture, and background into His family.

He engages the reader with sections such as the description of the shepherds.  By describing them as “they didn’t get invited to parties for the rich and famous” and not being chosen first for sports teams, I believe this is something that readers of all ages can connect to.

The description of the wise men traveling to see Jesus is used to remind us that God still brings people from all over the world to see and worship our savior.

The book challenges Christians to see the church as a reflection of that diverse family and to resist attitudes of exclusion and prejudice.

This is a short but meaningful Christmas book that encourages us to look beyond the familiar nativity story and consider the broader implications of Christ’s coming.

Coelho’s art is stunning.  It helps bring the text to life.  When you read this book, take the time to actually look at the drawings.

I highly recommend this book for children.


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