The Christmas Story - In Rhyme! | Austin Macauley Publishers

Children will delight in this beautifully written retelling of the Christmas nativity story. Filled with stunning illustrations and written in engaging rhyming text, this book will become a cherished favourite, perfect for bedtime or sharing with others. Bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life, it’s ideal for reading at churches, community gatherings, nursing homes, and Sunday school performances.

From the divine visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary, to the birth of Jesus, the journey of the shepherds and the wise men, King Herod’s fury upon discovering that the ‘King of the Jews’ had been born, and the final exodus of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt. This timeless story will captivate the imagination of any child.

Born in England, Laura Clarke emigrated to Australia in 1997 at the age of 25. In Australia, she raised her four sons alongside her husband Calvin. Having a family has been the greatest achievement of her life! The Clarke household was always one of song, dance, poetry and noise! Whenever there would be a Christmas, Easter or birthday, it was the great pleasure of Laura to write a poem to seal the celebration!

Working in various industries including teacher aide work with 4- to 8-year-olds, Sunday school teaching, office manager and personal assistant to a Pastor… and owning businesses in landscaping and operating a tour operation in North West Australia; Laura and her husband currently own and operate a driving school and her days are spent being a driving instructor in Noosa on the East Coast of Australia. Laura also does nannying, where she enjoys reading and singing story books with the children!

Family (including her husband’s daughter, her husband and two young daughters) and working with children and young people are her greatest passion! Along with writing children’s stories – especially in rhyme!