CHRISTMAS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
ON CHRISTMAS EVE
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of children waiting for Santa. They lay in their beds, listening and pretending they see reindeer, angels, wisemen and stars. Then, one of the children suggests they creep downstairs to touch the tree and make a wish. They creep past their parent's bedroom and down the stairs only to find that Santa has already visited.
What happens next is a wonderful surprise to the reader. Great book for Christmas fun.
written by Margaret Wise Brown
Published by Harper Collins
Illustrated by Nancy Edwards Calder
ISBN: 0060236493
Ages 3 to 6
Author's Note: Enjoyable book with a surprise ending.
BEAR'S CHRISTMAS STAR
When Papa Bear brings home a fir tree, little bear wants to help him decorate it. He wants to hang garland and attach candles to the branches, but he is too small. Discouraged, little bear goes to his room.
Then, the door opens. Papa Bear has a problem that can only be solved with the help of little bear.
written by Mireille D' Allance
Published by Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0439309743
Ages: 2 to 6
Author's Note: A truly delightful story for preschoolers but older children also enjoy listening. A story that teaches us that size isn't important.
SHEEPDOG IN THE SNOW
At Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all kinds. Mandy loves animals and has a soft spot for any creature who is lost, ill or in danger.
At Christmas, Mandy and her friend, James, decide to give a Christmas party for pets. But when Mandy finds a stray sheepdog that is wounded, she has a hard time keeping up her Christmas spirit. Will Mandy save the dog and will it have a home for the holidays?
written by Ben M. Baglio
Published by Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0590187570
Ages 8 to 11
Author's Note: This is a chapter book and though it is recommended for children 8 to 11, my six year old grandson just loves it. Fantastic story.
THE POLAR EXPRESS
Late on Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him in his front yard. The Polar Express takes the boy, along with other children, to the North Pole. There, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. The boy chooses a bell off the reindeer's harness, only to realize on his way home that he has lost it.
Christmas morning there is a very special package under the boy's tree. Inside he finds the bell that
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