This is a sweet retelling of the Nativity from the animals' side. It reminds us that love and kindness are what's important in life. The illustrations are beautifully done. This is perfect for a sweet simple introduction to Jesus' birth for little children, Thank you to NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

Just Enough Room For Christmas is a 32 page book for young children. It begins with a cow named Old Hannah who lives in a small barn in Bethlehem. One cold night she hears a knock. Each new knock by a little girl brings about a different animal: a horse, a goat, a dog, and a cat. She tells each animal to be quiet which they are till a mouse squeaks and causes the animals to make noise. When they hear a knock, a couple ask to come in from the cold. It’s Mary pregnant with Jesus and her husband Joseph. The animals make room and are quiet until they hear the sound of a baby.

This is a beautiful story of making room not only in physical places like a barn but making room in our hearts . It also teaches us to be quiet and clear the noise and distractions so we can hear Jesus. As adults we can learn from this story: a lot of times the noise and distractions of life make us not hear Jesus. Also we always can have room for others in our life.

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my son and i got an arc of just enough room for christmas and we absolutely loved it. the story is sweet and simple in the best way, with such a thoughtful message about making room for what really matters during the holidays.
the illustrations are colorful and so fun to look at. my son stayed engaged the whole time and asked a bunch of cute questions while we read. it sparked a really nice little conversation about giving, sharing, and how love fits even in the smallest places. it’s the kind of book that feels like a classic, one we’ll definitely reach for every christmas season. totally recommend it to anyone with young kids looking for a meaningful but fun holiday story.

This is such a precious story to introduce young children to Jesus's birth! I thought this illustrations were beautifully done and I love inclusion of the different animals and if they hadn't made the noise, Joseph and Mary wouldn't have found the barn.

Just Enough Room for Christmas by Robin Currie is a beautiful, gentle reminder of what the season is truly about—love, kindness, and making space for others in our hearts and homes. With lyrical writing and a simple yet powerful message, this story captures the essence of the first Christmas in a way that feels both timeless and fresh.

A gentle, cozy retelling of the Nativity story, beautifully illustrated with warmth and care.

While I’m not religious myself, I can still appreciate the message of kindness, simplicity, and making room—for others, for love, for something greater than ourselves. It’s a comforting story that may resonate deeply with families who celebrate Christmas as both a faith tradition and a time of reflection and generosity.