It’s August, and I have another Christmas book for you! This time it’s because the release date is September 2^nd. That’s 2 weeks away!

Summary

In a tiny barn in Bethlehem, Old Hannah the cow lives alone until the cold wind drives other animals to seek shelter. One by one, they squeeze in, but when a tiny mouse stirs up trouble, the barn erupts into chaotic mooing, meowing, and barking. Will there be enough room for a little family to have a silent night?

Just Enough Room for Christmas by Robin Currie is written to be read aloud, at home, in preschool classes and church children’s messages, or even Christmas Eve services. Families often get distracted by all the noise of the Christmas season. When we clear away all the clutter and distractions we find, in our homes and hearts, just enough room for the newborn King.

My Review

I loved this book! Just Enough Room for Christmas is a sweet story for little ones that will keep their attention. The word count is low, and each person who comes to the barn seeking shelter for their animal is similar in the wording. Kids love this. They will anticipate it and be happy each time room is made for another animal.

When they leave their animal, each owner cautions them to “Do not bark!” or whatever noise the animal makes. And you just KNOW they’re not going to stay quiet! Haha! And it’s totally okay to know that, because when it comes, it’s so much fun, you don’t mind.

The illustrations are adorable! I just kept looking and looking at them! They’re cute and soft and delightful.

My editor’s eye caught several punctuation mistakes, but it won’t distract from the story. Most people won’t even notice. And the goat looks more like a long-haired sheep. But again, kids won’t mind. He’s adorable anyway.

In Conclusion

There are loads of Christmas books for children out there. I think the illustrations will catch a buyer’s eye. This is a good thing. We know picture book illustrations are crucial for the story. It’s worth finding the perfect illustrator for your story! In this case, the illustrations and story are a wonderful match.

This new book will be a wonderful addition to any child’s library. Especially for families who want to keep the real meaning of Christmas.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Good Books
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2025
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680999737
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680999730
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1

Pam Halter is a former home-schooling mom, has been a children’s book author since 1995, a freelance children’s book editor since 2006, and was the children’s book editor for Fruitbearer Publishing until January 2023. She’s the author of Fairyeater, a YA fantasy, and the Willoughby and Friends picture book series (available on her website.) Pam has also published short stories in Ye Olde Dragon Books , the Whitstead Anthologies and Renewed Christmas Blessings. Her first short story won Readers Choice in Realmscapes.  

Pam lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, Daryl, special needs adult daughter, Anna, and four cats. When she’s not writing, Pam enjoys spending time with her grands, reading, quilting, gardening, cooking, playing the piano, Bible study, and walking long country roads where she discovers fairy homes, emerging dragons, and trees eating wood gnomes.