The Story of Jesus
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The Story of Jesus

A Christian Book for Kids

Jane Werner Watson ∙ Illustrated by Jerry Smath

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

An introduction to Jesus for very young children—a perfect gift for the holiday season!

A gentle look at Jesus’s birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style, with colorful illustrations that will captivate and inspire.

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ISBN 9798217116461 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 27, 2026
Published by Golden Books
Pages 32
Dimensions 8-5/8 x 10-3/4
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

ISBN 9780375839412 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 9, 2007
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Dimensions 6-5/8 x 8
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

JW

Jane Werner Watson

JANE WERNER WATSON (1915–2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children’s illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles include The Fuzzy Duckling (illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen), Animal Friends (illustrated by Garth Williams), and My Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature (all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). 

JS

Jerry Smath

JERRY SMATH illustrated his first Little Golden Book back in the early 1960s. More recently, he illustrated the Little Golden Books Miracles of Jesus, Bible Stories of Boys and Girls, and The Story of Jesus. 

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