The Gift of Reading for Christmas

"M is for Mistletoe": "An Christmas Alphabet Book

by Tanya Lee Stone

Illustrated by Claudia Gevey This vivid and whimsical illustrations of this holiday alphabet book will be eye-catching to young listeners and readers. Very cleverly presented with familiar scenes, traditions and rhyme, this book will be a seasonal favorite for years. "L is for letter, "Dear Santa", I write, "I'll try to stay up so I see you tonight!" "T is for toys, but they're not the best part, our true Christmas spirit comes straight from the heart." A must have for young readers. 2003, Price, Stern Sloan, Ages 4 to 8, $4.99 ISBN: 0-8431-0511-9

"Santa's Surprise"

by Keith Faulkner

Illustrations by Jonathan Lambert

Santa's reindeer is missing on Christmas Eve! Fold out pages and brilliant colored illustrations that pop-up lead readers on Santa's search through the stables, workshops and even Mrs. Clause's kitchen. How will Santa ever get the gifts delivered on time without all his reindeer? The theme of helping is conveyed through the whimsical characters and story line. This is a sure-fire favorite that will make this book a winner with young readers. 2003, Dial Books for Young Readers, Ages 4 to 8, $12.99 ISBN: 0-8037-2903-0

"Christmas Magic'

Written and Illustrated by Michael Garland

Garland's beautiful illustrations bring the text of this enchanting Christmas tale to life. Little Emily knew Christmas Eve was going to be special and different this year. A new friend has moved in next door, but is very shy. He watches Emily build her snow woman in the front yard of her home. At night Emily observes strange thing happening. Her neighbor is building his own snowman in his front yard. Oddly, Emily's pets begin singing Christmas Carols, mice are baking pies in her kitchen and the snow people come to life and dance together. But how? This is truly of story of magic at Christmas.

"Henry Bear's Christmas" by David McPhail

McPhail's familiar Henry the Bear delivers a story about the true meaning of Christmas and friendship. The beautiful ink and watercolor illustrations set the mood for a Christmas of long ago with a compelling story for all time. A raffle of Christmas trees compels Henry to spend all of his tree money on tickets. He is hoping for the perfect tree this year. But, when he does not win the raffle, he and Stanley must settle for the scrawny tree that no one wants. A warm and touching

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