In this episode of Our Book Bench, we dive into The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson, covering chapters 1–3.
We meet the Herdmans — the kids everyone loves to hate — and watch as they bring chaos, curiosity, and a whole lot of disruption into the town’s Christmas pageant. If you’ve seen the movie, much of this will feel familiar; but reading the story together invites us to slow down and ask deeper questions.
Why do the Herdmans want all the lead roles? Are they just trying to cause trouble? Or is something else going on beneath the surface? As we read, we explore first impressions, belonging, control, and what happens when the people we least expect show up right in the middle of a cherished tradition.
This episode is part of our Christmas mini-series and is designed for kids ages 9-14 and the grownups reading alongside them. Whether you’re reading along or just listening in, we’re glad you’re here.
📖 Book: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
📚 Chapters Covered: 1-3
🎄 Next Episode: We’ll finish the book and see how the pageant — and the Herdmans — surprise everyone.
You can find our reading schedule and more at ourbookbench.com.
