As a child, I remember loving candy canes.  I have this random childhood memory of driving home in the snow after a family holiday gathering while thoroughly enjoying a candy cane.   I used to love to steal them off the Christmas tree!   These books teach the story and meaning behind this unique candy.  The stories vary in approach and details, ...

The Kringle family lives in a luxurious hotel in New York City.  Everyone in their family loves Christmas, even their family businesses have holiday names.   Their children Sophie and Chris have everything!   Regularly “schooled” in Christmas decorum, the holiday is central to their lives.  The most mysterious member of the family is Auntie Claus ...

As I have read dozens and dozens of Christmas stories this season, these are some of my favorites.  Each one teaches valuable lessons about family, others, love, sacrifice, generosity, and much more!  Josie’s Gift (ages 5-10) by Kathleen Long Bostrom  It is Josie’s first Christmas without her father.   Each year he carved a figure in their family ...

We Three Kings (ages ALL) by Gennady Spirin   Almost two thousand years ago, three men (from different regions) set out to find the newborn king by following a sparkling star.  He is no ordinary king though—He is the King of king and Lord of lords.  His name is Jesus.  Renowned artists Gennady Spirin pays tribute in this stunning picture book to ...

Story Summary:Lily and Liam love spending the days leading up to Christmas at their grandparent’s farm.  One of their favorite past times is reading, especially for Liam who brings dozens of books with him and plans to visit the country library in town.   Liam quickly becomes distracted from his normal visit of reading and leisure.  He is bothered ...