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Nothing is more important that giving a child the gift of reading. This is a gift that lasts for decades and even generations. The books that follow are a small offering of all the good books available for Christmas giving. Please consider them, this is a gift that can influence, inspire and last a lifetime. The following are some really good stories to inspire young and old alike this Christmas. Please give a gift that keeps on giving at this time of the year.
Written and Illustrated Satomi Ichikawa Christmas is the time of year when all the fir trees that live on the edge of the forest decide what they will wear to the Christmas party. The littlest tree is too shy to share her dreams with the other older trees. One day a truck comes to the forest to deliver the trees to the party. The little tree is left behind and cannot understand why. An old tree, to old to attend the party, shares and encourages the little tree and they both discover what is really important in life. A sentimental story for young and old. Beautiful illustrations bring the text to life. 2003, Puffin Books, Ages 4 and up, $6.95 ISBN: 0-14-250160-3 "Little Bunny's Christmas" Written by Jeanne Modesitt Illustrated by Robin Spowart This simple story packs a powerful message of love and acceptance for the very young. Little Bunny must choose a Christmas tree for the family, but cannot make up her mind. Too many tall, too short, not enough branches... Finally with little brothers help, they select the perfect tree for their family. A heartwarming story for the very young. 2003Schusterand Schuster, Ages 3 to 8, $12.95 ISBN: 0-689-84342-9 "Mama Had to Work on Christmas" Written by Carolyn Marsden Illustrated by Robert Casilla This Christmas will be different for nine year old Gloria. This is always a day filled with joy and spent with Nani, but this year Gloria must accompany her mother to work. Even Popito, a migrant worker had to work on Christmas this year because of bad weather. Gloria's day unwraps slowly and reveals to her the true meaning of joy at Christmas. A different but compelling story for the season. 2003, Viking Press, Ages 9 and up, $12.95 ISBN: 0-670-03635-8 "Coal Country Christmas" Written by Elizabeth Gergeson Bown Illustrations by Garvey Stevenson This beautifully illustrated picture book is a poignant story of a typical Pennsylvania Christmas in coal country. Set in the Appalachian Mountain region, where life is not easy, but rich in family and traditions, the story of family will touch hearts. A young girls and her mother travel to be with grandma at Christmas. Grandma has been alone since Grandpa died of the coal siMemoriesfew years back. Memeories, church, baking fruitcake are shared from open hearts to each other. This is a warm story of family tBoydsion and love.
The copyright of the article The Gift of Reading for Christmas in Writing for Children is owned by Sue Reichard. Permission to republish The Gift of Reading for Christmas in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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