Birth of the Chosen One

2025 American Fiction Awards Winner – Children’s Religious
2025 Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites Award Winner (K-2nd Grade)
2025 Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorites Award Winner (K-2nd Grade)
2025 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite – Childrens: Holiday
2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal
2024 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner
A Classic Christmas Picture Book from the Pages of the Bestselling First Nations Version
Experience the story of Christmas in a fresh and meaningful way with Birth of the Chosen One, a captivating retelling of the birth of Jesus adapted from the Gospel of Luke in the First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. With this dynamic equivalence translation, readers will experience the story of Christmas in a fresh and new way!
This fully illustrated picture book celebrates the sacred event of Christ’s birth with the vibrant voice of Indigenous oral storytelling. Featuring stunning artwork by Native artists Hannah and Holly Buchanan, children and adults alike are invited to immerse themselves in this unique retelling of the birth of Jesus, the Chosen One.
What you’ll find in Birth of the Chosen One:

– Fresh retelling of the Christmas story: A unique adaptation of the birth of Jesus told in the tradition of Native oral storytellers
– Special author’s note: A thoughtful message to encourage deeper conversations with children
– Cultural richness and appreciation: Indigenous traditions and perspectives that foster understanding and inclusivity for readers
Discover Birth of the Chosen One and share with children the beauty of the Christmas story told in a fresh way. In the Christmas season and beyond, get your copy of Birth of the Chosen One today and bring this fresh and meaningful retelling of the Christmas story into your home or ministry!