"It was a night before christmas

When all through the town

Every creature was stirring

And shocked at the sound

Of a maid in a stable

Her cries did resound

As she labored by manger

With cattle around

The lowest of places

The savior was born

His mother the object

Of many a scorn"

"A Night Before Christmas" was written just in time for the Christmas season and comes with a timeless message of hope.

Japanese American writer, Akemi Rhea, makes her publishing debut with a Gospel-focused, intergenerational story of the birth of Christ.

This beautiful rendition resonates with a familiar tone and title and is aimed at families for reading together during the holidays.

"A Night Before Christmas" is filled with beautiful illustrations of the Nativity by Artie Megibben,

which pull the audience into the timeless and true story of Christmas. It is the Gospel in poetry form.

This winsome pairing of word and art is a symphony for the soul and is sure to become a family favorite.