About the book
America’s favorite Christmas book by Barbara Robinson is now a major motion picture! Lionsgate is releasing a live action movie version of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on November 8, 2024, directed by Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen and featuring actors Judy Greer, Lauren Graham, Elizabeth Tabish, and Pete Holmes, coming to a theater near you!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, and swear. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale—the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies—has a lot of people up in arms. And their wild antics cause havoc throughout the play’s production. But this beloved chapter book is full of surprises for everyone, starting with the Herdmans themselves, as they ultimately lead the town in finding the true meaning of Christmas. They will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
Barbara Robinson’s popular and bestselling holiday classic about the rowdy Herdmans has been beloved and celebrated since the book’s original release in 1972. Read this classic Christmas story again before you see the movie!
- Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading
- Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season
- A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere
Editions of Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780064402750
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062076939
Read an Excerpt
America’s favorite Christmas book by Barbara Robinson is now a major motion picture! Lionsgate is releasing a live action movie version of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on November 8, 2024, directed by Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen and featuring actors Judy Greer, Lauren Graham, Elizabeth Tabish, and Pete Holmes, coming to a theater near you!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, and swear. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale—the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies—has a lot of people up in arms. And their wild antics cause havoc throughout the play’s production. But this beloved chapter book is full of surprises for everyone, starting with the Herdmans themselves, as they ultimately lead the town in finding the true meaning of Christmas. They will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
Barbara Robinson’s popular and bestselling holiday classic about the rowdy Herdmans has been beloved and celebrated since the book’s original release in 1972. Read this classic Christmas story again before you see the movie!
- Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading
- Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season
- A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Christmas Pageant Ever about?
America’s favorite Christmas book by Barbara Robinson is now a major motion picture! Lionsgate is releasing a live action movie version of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on November 8, 2024, directed by Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen and featuring actors Judy Greer, Lauren Graham, Elizabeth Tabish, and Pete Holmes, coming to a theater near you!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, and swear. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale—the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies—has a lot of people up in arms. And their wild antics cause havoc throughout the play’s production. But this beloved chapter book is full of surprises for everyone, starting with the Herdmans themselves, as they ultimately lead the town in finding the true meaning of Christmas. They will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
Barbara Robinson’s popular and bestselling holiday classic about the rowdy Herdmans has been beloved and celebrated since the book’s original release in 1972. Read this classic Christmas story again before you see the movie!
- Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading
- Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season
- A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780064402750
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
Barbara Robinson
Who is the Publisher of the book Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Best Christmas Pageant Ever is available as paperback(ISBN 9780064402750) and ebook(ISBN 9780062076939)
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