Author Susan Starr pens a fantastic story retelling the story of Christmas, Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in her book Countdown to Christmas. This book explaining the story of the baby in the manger is perfect for young children and juvinlle readers features insightful commentary on the hometown of Joseph, and etymologies of Biblical names readers may not previously have known. This is a book combining the Biblical biography of baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary and a book that also features the content on Christmas. Starr skillfully prompts her audience to stay engaged in the reading through absorbing questions and activities that make this book entertaining and unique.