Christopher & Christina at Pentecost: When the Spirit Came

In this exciting faith-filled adventure, Christopher and Christina meet Peter, Mary, and the early followers of Jesus as they wait and pray for the Helper Jesus promised. Then, suddenly, a mighty wind fills the room, golden light appears, and the disciples begin speaking in many languages. Outside, people from many nations hear the good news of Jesus in their own language.

As Christopher and Christina witness Peter’s newfound courage, the baptism of new believers, and the beautiful beginning of the early church, children discover important lessons about faith, courage, kindness, unity, sharing, and God’s love.

This engaging Christian children’s story also includes:

• A simple prayer children can say on their own
• A “Meet the Real Pentecost” section explaining the biblical account in Acts 2
• Questions to encourage meaningful family discussions
• A memory lesson about the Holy Spirit
• A drawing activity for young readers

Perfect for Christian families, Sunday school classes, children’s Bible study, homeschool lessons, and young readers who love Bible stories and adventures through time.

Most importantly, children will discover a reassuring truth: God’s Spirit lives inside you—to make you brave and full of His love.

What is Christopher & Christina at Pentecost about?

Christopher and Christina travel back to Jerusalem to witness the day the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. They meet Peter, Mary, and other early followers of Jesus as they wait and pray for the Helper Jesus promised. A powerful wind fills the room, golden light appears, and the disciples begin speaking in many languages, so that people from many nations outside hear about Jesus in their own tongues. The children watch Peter become courageous, see new believers baptized, and observe the early church begin. The book’s message is that God’s Spirit lives within children to make them brave and filled with His love. It includes a simple prayer, a Meet the Real Pentecost section explaining Acts 2, discussion questions, a memory lesson about the Holy Spirit, and a drawing activity.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina at Pentecost?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina at Pentecost?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a short illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, discussion questions, and a drawing activity at the end.

Who is Christopher & Christina at Pentecost for?

It is written for young readers who enjoy Bible stories and time-travel adventures, and for Christian families, Sunday school classes, children’s Bible study groups, and homeschoolers.

Is Christopher & Christina at Pentecost part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 19 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a picture book series in which two children travel back in time to meet people from the Bible, with each book visiting a different Bible character. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina at Pentecost?

Christopher & Christina at Pentecost is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8192677667 (37 pages, published August 14, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026