Maxwell's Merry Mission: A Christmas Story of Faith, Love, and Giving
About this audiobook
What if the most meaningful Christmas gifts didn’t come from a store—but from the heart? From New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-award winning journalist Linsey Davis comes Maxwell’s Merry Mission, a tender, faith-filled picture book reminding children and families that Christmas joy isn’t found in price tags or the number of gifts received, but in serving others with a willing heart.
When young Maxwell realizes he doesn’t have enough money saved to buy presents for everyone he loves, his heart sinks. But with gentle guidance from his mother, Maxwell begins to discover the true meaning of Christmas. As the snowy days pass, he finds creative ways to give that don’t cost a thing—only kindness, time, and love.
And on Christmas Eve, after shoveling the church steps, Maxwell comes before the Nativity scene and thanks Jesus for his love—realizing that giving to others is the greatest gift of all.
Why families will love Maxwell’s Merry Mission year after year:
- Perfect for ages 4–8, with gentle, lyrical language and relatable moments
- Beautifully illustrated, this Christmas story captures the warmth and wonder of the holiday season
- Teaches that gifts don’t need to cost money to be meaningful
- Encourages kindness, service, and gratitude
- Faith-centered, highlighting the true meaning of Christmas and the Nativity
- Ideal for family read-alouds, classrooms, and church settings
A heartwarming Christmas story that helps children—and the adults who read with them—remember what truly matters during the holiday season.
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About the author
Linsey Davis is a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning journalist. She anchors World News Tonight on Sunday as well as ABC’s award-winning streaming show, ABC News Live Prime. She is also the bestselling author of several children’s books, including Girls of the World, The Smallest Spot of a Dot, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High is Heaven. Linsey lives in New York with her husband and son, who is her biggest inspiration. You can follow her on Instagram @linseydavis.
Martyna Nejman is an illustrator based in Warsaw, Poland. She has worked professionally since 2018. Her main focus is children’s book illustration. Martyna’s digital artwork is characterized by a traditional media feel and centers on narrative, emotion, atmosphere, and textured, color-driven imagery, drawing inspiration from nature, animals, and everyday human stories. She has collaborated with Polish publishers such as Publicat, Olesiejuk, Za Górami, Wilga, Dziwimisie, Fantom, Klobook, and Neuron, as well as with international commercial clients including ASUS, Rabkoland Family Amusement Park, and Barnardos Ireland, for whom she created illustrations for a Christmas campaign. She also works with private clients on illustrated books and narrative projects, including Our Hearts, The Wounded Turtle, Tree Full of Wonder, Feathers from Above, and In Search of Happiness. Her work is characterized by strong storytelling and world-building, with a focus on creating illustrations that support and enhance the narrative. In her spare time, she works on personal projects and tries to beat her own speed record on her bike. Portfolio: https://www.artofmartynanejman.pl
