Christmas in the Barn Author:Margaret Wise Brown, Diane Goode (Illustrator) Margaret Wise Brown's classic tells the story of the birth of Jesus in a simple and clear way. She does it without using the names of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. This illustrated version is done by Caldecott Honor artist Diane Goode. She does not miss a detail with her stunning illustrations.
This is a non-religious children's book to explain the event that is Christmas. The book uses a baby, mother and father. The names Mary, Joseph and Jesus are not used. The birth is in a "ancient barn" versus a manager.