Mice in the Manger: 25 Day Countdown to Christmas Hardcover – November 8, 2025

Help your family discover who Jesus truly is—one cozy story at a time.Mice in the Manger is a 25-day countdown to Christmas that invites children to explore the names and character of Jesus through short, heartwarming stories and simple hands-on activities. Designed as a Christ-centered alternative to Elf on the Shelf, this devotional helps families prepare their hearts for Christmas with joy, imagination, and biblical truth.Join three little mice—Tansy, Clover, and Pippin—as they journey through the Christmas season, learning about Jesus as The Bread of Life, The Good Shepherd, The Light of the World, and more. Each day includes a short story, a reflection question, and a creative setup idea to bring the message to life using simple household items.Rather than simply retelling the events of the nativity, Mice in the Manger helps children understand the theology of who Jesus is—the Savior who came near, the King who loves us, and the Light that still shines in the darkness.Perfect for children ages 3–12 (with the sweet spot around ages 3–7), this family devotional helps parents:Teach meaningful theology in age-appropriate waysSpark faith-filled conversations around Jesus’ identity and purposeReplace holiday chaos with wonder, worship, and togethernessCreate new traditions that keep Christ at the center of ChristmasThis 25-day journey will draw your family closer to Jesus and fill your home with the joy of His story—because Christmas is more than a manger scene that happened long ago; it’s a celebration of the Savior who came for us. Read more