{"product_id":"abigail-and-the-christmas-contest","title":"Abigail and the Christmas Contest","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eA Joy-Filled Christmas Story About Jealousy, Family, and the True Meaning of Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eIt’s going to be the best Christmas ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eAbigail’s cousin is coming to visit, there’s snow on the ground, presents under the tree, and even a brand-new puppy to enjoy. Best of all, Abigail has created the ultimate Christmas contest — and she is determined to win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eBut when the cousins start competing, excitement quickly turns into jealousy, and Abigail discovers that even the most wonderful plans can’t guarantee happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eAs Christmas chaos unfolds, 9-year-old Abigail learns that the joy Jesus brings isn’t something that can be won, earned, or taken away. Through the ups and downs of family, friendship, and festive competition, the good news of the Nativity story comes alive in her everyday world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eThis Christian Christmas chapter book for kids gently teaches that true joy comes from Jesus — not from winning, comparing, or having the “best” of everything. With relatable family dynamics and a heartwarming message, it helps young readers see how the Christmas story shapes real life in meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eAges 7+, independent readers and confident Year 2–4 readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eA meaningful Christmas read-aloud for families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eChristian families wanting to keep Christ at the centre of the festive season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eEncouraging conversations about jealousy, gratitude, and lasting joy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eFeaturing short chapters and creative illustrations, \u003cem data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eAbigail and the Christmas Contest\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the much-loved Abigail series — faith-filled fiction for young readers learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eAlso available in the Abigail series:\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eAbigail and the Big Start Over\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/products\/abigail-gets-left-out\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Abigail Gets Left Out\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eAbigail Gets Left Out\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/products\/abigail-and-the-career-day-catastrophe?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=dab228711\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8238356201517\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8257147535405\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eAbigail and the Career Day Catastrophe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eCollect the whole series for your family library — stories that are fun, relatable, and gently rooted in biblical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44639319818285,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1840\/4909\/files\/9781802543179-abigail-and-the-christmas-contest-bethany-mcllrath-katie-saunders_2000x_cf18d720-6d17-4da2-bb12-63c58e2923bc.webp?v=1771980239","url":"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/products\/abigail-and-the-christmas-contest","provider":"Bright Hope Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}