The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (titled The Worst Kids in the World in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK) is a children's novel written by Barbara Robinson in 1972.

2 days ago · The Herdman kids storm into the library and discover Christmas stories and the nativity for the first time, bringing their wild curiosity to the holiday tale they've never heard before.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a 1972 children’s book by Barbara Robinson. It tells the story of six misbehaving children—the Herdmans—and their unexpected involvement with the town’s annual …

Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church …

Nov 5, 2024 · The movie is as much about what the community learns from the Herdmans as about what the Herdmans learn from them. There’s a reason Robinson’s book is an enduring classic, …

In the heartwarming comedy of Barbara Robinson’s *The Best Christmas Pageant Ever*, readers meet the formidable Herdman siblings. Known as “the worst kids in the history of the world,” the Herdmans …

Dec 10, 2025 · Understanding Christmas: The story emphasizes the importance of understanding the true meaning of Christmas, as the Herdmans learn about it through their involvement in the pageant. …

The notorious Herdman kids unexpectedly take over the church pageant, turning it into a surprisingly authentic and moving experience. Explore how their unconventional approach reveals the true …

Who were the Herdmans? The Best Christmas Pageant Ever began with the voiceover of adult Beth, who recollects having lived around the Herdman siblings in the fictional town of Emmanuel.