Advent Resources 2025 🎄
Robin Robertson is a community member, literacy advocate, teacher, and mom at Victoria Alliance Church. She came to us with an amazing list of Advent books and resources, and so we worked together to bring them to our community.
We hope that these resources will support you and your household as you wonder this Advent season. Each resource is linked to Amazon, but if you wish to shop local most resources should be available at our Christian Book & Music store.
Please note that this list includes a diverse range of authors, which may include folks with views different from ours. We encourage you to read thoughtfully, and if a concern arises with any of the resources just let us know.
✨ FOR ADULTS ✨
SEMINARY NOW VIDEOS
Victoria Alliance Church has access to Seminary Now for our community. To request access, simply email office@victoriaalliance.ca.
Great Expectations: An Advent Series — Advent course / video series
A 5‑part video series designed to guide participants through the themes of love, joy, peace, and hope, helping believers center their hearts on Jesus during Advent.
Analog Church — Ministry / church‑mission‑focused course
A course under the “Church and Mission / Ministry” category, exploring questions about church identity and mission in a changing world.
Evangelism — Ministry / mission course on sharing the gospel
A course by James Choung on evangelism that expands the gospel beyond personal salvation, emphasizing participation in God’s ongoing work of restoration, reconciliation, and missional living in community.
Deeply Formed Life — Spiritual‑formation / Christian‑living course
Join pastor and author Rich Villodas in this five-session series as he teaches us five practices that will take us from simply “being Christians” to being deeply formed by Christ.
Liturgy of the Ordinary — Spiritual formation / Christian living course
In the overlooked moments and routines of our day, we can become aware of God's presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? With Pastor Tish Harrison Warren.
OTHER VIDEO RESOURCES
Advent Word Study Series — by The Bible Project
Four five minute animated videos that take a deep dive into the themes of advent. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
BOOK DEVOTIONALS & RESOURCES
by Kyla Ward — devotional
Thoughts for a Season of Wonder by our very own Pastor Kyla Ward. Available on Amazon or at the church office.
Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always
by Ruth Chou Simons — devotional
A reflective journey inviting readers to make spiritual space for Christ throughout Advent and the year.
Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional
by Paul David Tripp — devotional
Daily readings helping readers refocus on the heart of the gospel during Advent.
by Amy-Jill Levine — Biblical studies / Advent reflection
A thoughtful exploration of the Nativity through historical and theological insight.
by Michael Leach — Advent essay collection / spiritual reflections
A collection of Christmas-themed essays and meditations from diverse Christian voices.
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional
by Asheritah Ciuciu — devotional
A weekly Advent guide exploring the character of Jesus through His biblical names.
Honest Advent: Awakening to the Worder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now
by Scott Erikson — devotional
25 days of heart-stirring images and thought-provoking meditations to rekindle the wonder of God-with-Us in this season.
✨ FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ✨
Discipling Your Children at Advent — parenting webinar on Seminary Now
A family‑oriented course intended to help parents and caregivers guide their children’s faith formation during the Advent season. Request access to Seminary Now through the office.
Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred
by Traci Smith — Family faith practices
A book full of simple spiritual rituals families can use to make Advent meaningful.
Promises Made, Promises Kept: A Family Devotional for Christmas
by Marty Machowski — Family devotional
A Scripture-based devotional exploring how Jesus fulfills God’s promises.
by Glenys Nellist, Elena Selivanova — Family devotional
Devotions and stories blending biblical reflection with cozy Christmas storytelling.
Look!: A Child’s Guide to Advent and Christmas
by Laura Alary, Ann Boyajian — Family devotional
Simple reflections helping kids understand the themes of anticipation and wonder in Advent.
The Way to the Manger: A Family Advent Devotional
by Jeff Land, Abbey Land — Family devotional
Daily readings guiding families through the Christmas story with Scripture, questions, and activities.
✨ CHILDREN’S BIBLES AND ADVENT STORYBOOKS ✨
by Mariko Clark, Rachel Eleanor — Children’s Bible stories
Gentle retellings that highlight God’s inclusive love and human connection.
God’s Stories as Told by God’s Children
by The Bible for Normal People — Children’s Bible storybook
A kid-friendly, illustrated retelling of major Bible stories emphasizing accessibility and imagination.
by Jacqui Lewis, Shannon Daley-Harris — Children’s Bible stories
Bible stories centered on justice, compassion, and God’s unconditional love.
by Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick — children’s theology
A poetic picture book showing how darkness is a sacred and important part of God’s creation.
All Creation Waits - Children’s Edition
by Gayle Boss, Sharon Spitz — Nature-based Advent reflection
Animals’ winter habits become metaphors for Advent waiting and hope.
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids
by Asheritah Ciuciu — Children’s devotional
Introduces kids to Advent by exploring Jesus’ names with stories, questions, and prayers.
✨ CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STORYBOOKS ✨
BOARD BOOKS
by Rod Campbell — Board book / Nativity story
A simple, interactive retelling of the Nativity for very young readers.
by Jill Roman Lord, Sally Garland — Board book / Nativity story
A peek-through book following the events of the night Jesus was born.
by Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff — Board book / Nativity story
Animals in a stable prepare to welcome Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
by Nola Buck, Felicia Bond — Board book / Nativity
A simple introduction to the Nativity with rhythmic, toddler-friendly text.
by Martin Waddell, Jason Cockcroft — Board book / Nativity
Animals make room in the stable, teaching a message of welcome and warmth.
by Ellie Holcomb, Laura Ramos — Board book
A poetic celebration of the joy Jesus brings at Christmas.
PICTURE BOOKS
by Matthew Paul Turner, Gillian Gamble — picture book
A celebration of Christmas joy through color, emotion, and God’s delight in creation.
by Susan Jones, Lee Holland — picture book
Children host a joyful birthday celebration to honor the birth of Christ.
by Margaret Wise Brown, Anna Dewdney — picture book
A rhythmic, child-friendly poem describing the first Christmas night.
by Susan Jones, Lee Holland — picture book
Animals practice and put on a Christmas pageant celebrating Jesus.
by Susan Jones, Lee Holland — picture book
A group of animals decorate a Christmas tree as a gift to God.
Come and See: A Christmas Story
by Monica Mayper — picture book
A simple, lyrical look at all who came to witness Jesus’ birth.
by Max Lucado — picture book
A tender story about a lamb who discovers his purpose in the Nativity.
Everyone Is Invited to Christmas
by Susan Jones, Lee Holland — picture book
A celebration of God’s inclusive love through a welcoming Christmas story.
The First Christmas: The Bible’s Nativity Story
by N.T. Wright — picture book
A biblically faithful retelling of the Nativity with rich illustrations.
by Lisa Tawn Bergren, David Hohn — picture book
A mother bear explains to her cub how God reveals His love through Christmas.
by Mitali Perkins, Khoa Le — picture book
A small star learns it has an important part to play in the birth of Jesus.
by Carol Heyer — picture book
A humorous camel discovers the significance of the gifts being brought to baby Jesus.
by Lori Walburg, Richard Cowdrey — picture book
A shopkeeper shares the Christ-centered meaning behind the candy cane.
by Dandi Daley Mackall, Marta Alvarez Miguens — picture book
A little donkey learns that even the smallest can be part of God’s big story.
by Ruth Bell Graham — picture book
A sweeping retelling of the biblical story—from Creation to Christ—culminating in Christmas.
by Jean Little, H. Werner Zimmermann — picture book
A small pig hopes to be useful and finds belonging in the Christmas story.
by Liz Curtis Higgs — picture book
A parable about generosity and sacrificial love told through a Christmas tree.
Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story
by Sally Lloyd-Jones, Alison Jay — picture book
Creation itself rejoices and announces the arrival of the newborn King.
by Jill Roman Lord, Alessia Trunfio — picture book
A lively, rhythmic exploration of the people and events surrounding the Nativity.
’Twas the Evening of Christmas
by Glenys Nellist, Elena Selivanova — picture book
A “Night Before Christmas”-style poem that retells Luke’s Nativity story.
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