Liesbet Slegers

Fires are really dangerous. Luckily there are firefighters! They jump into their special suits and within minutes they are at the fire. But they also help people in other ways.

Kevin's new neighbor, Katie, comes over to play and the two become friends.

Following Mary and Joseph's humble journey, this story depicts the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ as well as the angelic appearances witnessed by the shepherds and the three wise men.

Kevin goes to school for the first time after a bit of reluctance, and feels better when his teacher puts on a puppet show.

Katie enjoys the beautiful weather outside.

The reader is invited to find Andy's cat Sam in the pictures and to answer his other questions about items in the scene.

"I am Kevin. I fall and hurt myself. Mom gives me a kiss to feel better. Then she takes me to the hospital. What's it going to be like there?"--Cover back.

Katie is excited about spending the entire day with her grandmother, who will take her to the grocery store, make her pancakes, and read her a story.

A child describes some of the many things he sees in his house, from plants and lamps to toys and books.

"The beekeeper knows a lot about bees, from constructing hives to taking care of the insects to collecting honey. When there's a lot of sunshine and many flowers, it becomes all buzzy business ... And did you know that without bees, we wouldn't be able to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables?"--