The Biggest Story Advent Review: Teaching Our Children the Full Story of Christmas

Every December, our homes fill with the rhythms of Advent — candles, calendars, cocoa, and carols. But too often, the countdown to Christmas becomes a flurry of activity instead of a slow, sacred journey.

That’s why The Biggest Story Advent: 25 Lift-the-Flap Devotions for Families by Kevin DeYoung (illustrated by Don Clark) caught my attention. It promises something more than a festive countdown — it offers a way for families to enter the story behind the story.

The Book at a Glance

This beautifully designed board-book devotional walks families through the grand narrative of Scripture in 25 short daily readings — from the Garden of Eden to the manger in Bethlehem. Each day’s devotion includes:

• A vibrant illustration by Don Clark, filled with color and movement.
• A lift-the-flap surprise, revealing a Bible verse and visual symbol of the day’s theme.
• A brief reflection and prayer by Kevin DeYoung, tying each story back to the coming of Christ.

Designed for children roughly ages 6–12, The Biggest Story Advent invites families to open a flap and open their hearts together each day of December.