Christian book for 5-8 year olds | Christian stories (Paperback) by and

“Chai loved exploring the country house, especially the cellar. There he saw a small, round animal with a long face, very short legs and it was covered with prickly spines.”

It is Christmas Eve. While the three kittens watch the Quinnlings play in the snow, Chai, investigates the cellar. There he meets an unexpected and spiky friend. Chai’s actions teach the kittens the importance of caring for those in need of help.

Ages 5 - 8 | These delightful stories with subtle Christian metaphors are perfect for children learning to read on their own who want to discover the character of God. Michael Haykin's three books follow kittens Siam, Ko-Ko and Java as they join the Quinn household in Ireland.

Selected endorsements:

"Your newly independent reader will love seeing the world through the eyes of these three sweet and curious kittens. These are an adorable delight!"

Korrie Johnson, blogger and reviewer over at Good Book Mom

"Michael Haykin's trilogy is a fabulous new addition to children's literature. These heart-warming tales are sure to become firm family favourites to share over and over again."

Andrew Clark, Deputy of Chorley St James C.E Primary School

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Title

The Siamese Kittens and the Christmas Hedgehog
Author(s)

Michael A G Haykin and Chris Iliff
Series

Siamese Kittens
ISBN

9781916669048
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Reformation Lightning
Age Range

4-7s
Audience

Children
Pages

48
Published

04/09/2023

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Michael A G Haykin

Born in England of Irish and Kurdish parents, Michael A.G. Haykin serves as professor of church history & biblical spirituality. Haykin has a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto (1974), a Master of Religion from Wycliffe College, the University of Toronto (1977), and a Th.D. in Church History from Wycliffe College and the University of Toronto (1982). Haykin and his wife, Alison, have two grown children: Victoria and Nigel.

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Overall rating

4.8 based on 8 reviews

Summer reading challenge

🦔 he was a good little hedgehog guy. My favourite part is when the kittens found the hedgehog. I LOVED reading the whole series because they were about animals and I love animals.

Charlotte

I liked the illustrations and the adjectives by Phoebe age 7.

Jo

This was my favourite story of all the Siamese kittens books. I loved it when the hedgehog ate some of KoKo’s food! A cheeky little hedgehog! By Elspeth, aged 6

Stephanie

This made me smile - Reading Challenge 2024 2024

My favourite part of this book was the illustrations. I thought the hedgehog was so cute and tried to copy his pose. - Ezra

Anna

Summer Reading Challenge 2024 EGT

I really, totally loved the book because a small kitten was really, very kind to a friendly, spikey hedgehog by giving it some delicious, yummy food and giving the hedgehog a nice, snuggling blanket by the fire place .

10 out of 10! (Summer Reading Challenge 2024 review)

I would give this book a 10/10 because the kittens were so kind. I felt sorry for the hedgehog because it must have been scary.

Rachel

The Siamese Kittens Series

These books are just so wholesome and sweet! With adorably cheeky kittens, precious stories, beautiful illustrations, and messages of friendship, trust and caring for others, they’re perfect for early readers and will bless the whole family.

While these books have subtle Christian themes, there is a scripture at the end of each story which ties in perfectly and adds a beautifully balanced faith element.

While the suggested ages are 5-8, my 9 year old consumed all three books in an afternoon, and gushed about them to her little sisters, whom she ended up re-reading them to again.

Renee Emerson, blossomingthroughbooks

The Siamese Kittens and the Christmas Hedgehog

I so love the heart behind Reformation Lightning. What a gift they are to parents who want good quality, wholesome children’s books, that feel mainstream, but align with Christian values.

These three books aren’t overtly Christian in their plot, which I like about them, but they do end with a bible verse which is linked to the theme of the story, such as hospitality.

We found them to be fun, warm, unputdownable little books. I’d like to say we savoured them, but my son insisted we read them in one sitting. He was hooked. 🙌

Independent reading books for those early on in reading that are not only engaging and have a good plot, but also wholesome, are particularly difficult to find, so these three were such a gift! 👏

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The Siamese Kittens and the Christmas Hedgehog

Michael A G Haykin and Chris Iliff

The Siamese Kittens and the Christmas Hedgehog

Michael A G Haykin and Chris Iliff

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