THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY Everyone calls Jonathan Toomey , the village carpenter , “ Mr . Gloomy ” because he seems like a sad , grumpy guy . But a young boy and his mother eventually reach out to try to cheer him up , and a poignant true-meaning-of- Christmas tale unfolds . The anniversary edition of this beautiful , emotional story includes an audiobook download read by James Earl Jones . Find out the history of the most common Christmas symbols . By Susan Wojciechowski . Candlewick .
A TINY MIRACLE A charming but tiny Christmas tree living in a forest wants nothing more than to be selected to be the centerpiece of a family ’ s home . But no one wants a Christmas tree so small , his bigger siblings tell him . But of course , he finds out that he ’ s perfect and can be loved just the way he is . By Richard M . Wainwright . Family Life Publications .
A NEWBERY CHRISTMAS Celebrate the holiday season with these 14 Christmastime tales written by Newbery Medal-winning authors . Hilariously relatable Christmas adventures like those of Beverly Cleary ’ s Ramona join poignant tales of understanding like Eleanor Estes ', The Hundred Dresses . Pick and choose or read them all — you ’ re in for a moving holiday reading experience .! Compiled and Edited by Martin H . Greenberg and Charles G . Waugh . Delacorte Books for Young Readers .
GREENGLASS HOUSE This series-starting mystery follows the son of the innkeeper , who ’ s puzzled when several mysterious , curious characters arrive at the inn for the holidays . He teams up with the daughter of the cook to unravel the guests ’ secrets — and perhaps the deeper mystery of the house itself . By Kate Milford . HMH Books for Young Readers .
POOFIN : THE CLOUD THAT CRIED ON CHRISTMAS Poofin , a little cloud that ’ s not too fond of responsibility , is sent to Earth to learn how to help people . Assigned to a human named Bobby , Poofin makes attempt after attempt to help him that all go awry . But finally , Poofin learns that he has the power to bring joy not just to Bobby but to his entire town . Whimsical , detailed illustrations make this one a winner ! By Richard M . Wainwright . Family Life Publications .
EVERYBODY ’ S TREE This beautiful 2020 book tells the story of a young boy who picks out a tiny sapling at a tree farm and grows alongside the tree . Eighty years later , he ’ s an old man and the tree is a towering Christmas centerpiece for the town ! You might be inspired by these Christmas tree ideas for your own home . By Barbara Joosse . Sleeping Bear Press .
ROOM FOR A LITTLE ONE : A CHRISTMAS TALE Animals come to the stable one after another , even predator and prey display peace for the mutual benefit of a warm , safe place . Finally , the donkey comes to the door . Donkey is carrying Mary . Ox invites Donkey and his family in , and Mary has baby Jesus during the night . By Renée Graef . Margaret K . McElderry Books .
THE ADVENT STORYBOOK : 25 BIBLE STORIES SHOWING WHY JESUS CAME Beginning with Creation , this collection invites your family on a beautiful , chronological journey through ancient stories , tracing God ’ s faithful promise to send a Rescuer — Jesus . Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question , helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus ’ birth . By Laura Richie . David C Cook .
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