Title Page
Jordan Antonio Jackson visits Baby Jesus
With Love
From, Mommy and Daddy

Pages 1 & 2
Of all the holidays, Jordan Jackson, age 3 of  Baltimore, MD, liked Christmas the best. Mom and Dad exchanged presents with Jordan  and told Christmas stories about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.  The star on top of the Christmas tree reminded Jordan  of the one that guided the three Wise Men to the Christ Child.

Pages 3 & 4
Gazing at the manger scene near the Christmas tree, Jordan  thought about following the star with the three Wise Men. Suddenly, a voice called her name.   "Jordan , come with us and follow the star!" said one of the Wise Men. "You may ride with our caravan on this little donkey."

Pages 5 & 6
Jordan  quickly dressed in traveling clothes and joined the caravan. The bright star shone a silver path in the night. After riding a long way, they arrived in Jerusalem. King Herod commanded his servants to bring them to the palace.

Pages 7 & 8
The Wise Men told Herod they were following the bright star to find Baby Jesus.  The king said, "When you find the Child, return and tell me where He lives so I may also worship Him." Jordan  remembered Mom and Dad saying that Herod was afraid Jesus would one day be king, and that Herod really planned to stroy Baby Jesus.

Pages 9 & 10
"I must tell the Wise Men about what Herod intends to do," Jordan  thought.After the caravan left the palace, she explained Herod's evil plan to the Wise Men. "That scoundrel! In that case, we won't tell anyone where to find the Child," said one Wise Man. "Jesus will be safe, thanks to Jordan ," added another.

Pages 11 & 12
The caravan continued its long journey. The bright star guided the travelers like a beacon of light.
"Mom and Dad would enjoy this wonderful journey," thought Jordan .Finally the bright ray of light pointed to the small town of Bethlehem. Sheep, horses and cows silently welcomed the caravan.

Pages 13 & 14
Joseph opened the door and invited the travelers inside."Welcome, Jordan . You have journeyed from a distant land," said Joseph. The Wise Men entered and bowed low before Mary and Baby Jesus. They presented costly gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Jordan  crept close to Jesus and His mother, Mary.

Pages 15 & 16
Jesus was making little baby sounds while his mother hummed a lullaby. "I wish Mom and Dad were here to feel God's love," Jordan  said. Mary smiled at Jordan  and said, "You can always feel God's love if you keep Him close to your heart."

Pages 17 & 18
The glow of light around the Holy Family became soft and golden. Jesus slept soundly in his mother's arms. Jordan  also felt sleepy.  Finally, a Wise Man gently lifted Jordan  onto the little donkey that waited in the Bethlehem night. She quickly fell to sleep during the long ride home.

Pages 19 & 20
The Wise Man whispered, "Farewell, child. We have brought you home to Baltimore, MD." Jordan  could see that the manger scene near the Christmas tree had changed. The three Wise Men had presented their costly gifts, and the little donkey stood nearby. But Baby Jesus was no longer just lying in the manger. Now, Jordan  held Jesus close to her heart.