He’s Here
A Christmas Book Helping Kids Meet Jesus
Dr. Lawson Murray noticed there are lots of children’s Bible storybooks, but not many that help kids meet Jesus through the Gospels themselves. He wanted something simple, warm, and grounded in Scripture that would help children understand who Jesus is right from the start. That desire shaped He’s Here, a new Christmas book created for children and families.
This Christmas story is told with gentle rhymes and bright illustrations that draw children in. Each page includes a small seek-and-find activity, which helps kids stay engaged and gives parents an easy way to pause and talk about what God is doing in the story. It works well at bedtime, during Advent, or as a gift for families visiting your church during the Advent season.
A story that grew out of prayer
When the manuscript was ready, Lawson started praying about who should illustrate it. He wanted someone who loved Jesus and understood how children see things. During that time, his granddaughter mentioned that her aunt was an illustrator. What she didn’t know was that Jessie had been praying too. She wanted to use her gift to help families connect with Jesus. This book became the answer to those prayers.
So the book was written by a grandfather, illustrated by a mother, and shaped by a shared desire to help children know Jesus. Every part of the project happened in Canada- from writing to illustration to printing.
A new series for young readers
He’s Here is the first book in a new series called Gospel Epics. The goal is simple. Help children see who Jesus is, what He does, and why following Him matters. The books focus on His birth, His teaching, His miracles, His compassion, His death, and His resurrection.
The first five titles are:
- He’s Here!
- He’s Alive! (Easter story, coming February)
- He Loves Children!
- He Restores Life!
- He Walks on Water!
More titles like He Provides Food, He Heals, and He Gives Sight are also planned. Each book uses the same format: rhyming text, Scripture connections, thoughtful questions, and a seek-and-find element that kids love.
Why families and churches are excited about it
Families want books that point their kids to Jesus. Churches want resources that support simple faith practices at home. Grandparents want Christmas gifts that carry meaning. He’s Here fits well in all those spaces.
Here’s what people appreciate about it:
- It’s anchored in the Gospels
- It introduces Jesus in a gentle and clear way
- It invites families to slow down and talk about Scripture
- It’s easy for ages 4–8 to follow
- It’s engaging for early readers
- It was written, illustrated, and printed in Canada
- The seek-and-find activity keeps young kids interested
Parents searching for children’s Christmas books about Jesus, Bible-based Christmas storybooks, or Christian Christmas gifts for kids in Canada will find it helpful. Churches looking for affordable gifts for children at Christmas services or Nativity storybooks for kids will find it practical and meaningful.
A Christmas gift that points to Jesus
Sharing the Christmas story is important, but children often need help connecting the story with who Jesus really is. This book gives families a simple way to talk about Jesus’ birth and God’s love. Kids enjoy the search-and-find activity. Parents appreciate the Scripture focus. Churches see it as a gift that keeps pointing children back to Jesus.
If you want a Christmas book that helps children connect with Jesus and supports faith formation at home, He’s Here is a good place to start. You can order it now!
