Jesus is born Join Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, the shepherds, and the wise men as they rejoice in the birth of Christ. Flaps that open on each page encourage children to interact with the story as they learn more about the part each person played in the celebration of the Savior's birth.Part of a trio of interactive lift-the-flap books, "When Jesus Was Born" follows Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. The large flaps on each page unfold the story and show the hidden image. It's the perfect way to tell the story of Jesus' birth over and over.