It's the holiday season, and I'm in the mood for some holiday reading! Here are two favorites from my bookshelves at home:
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is a beautiful, classic tale of the gift of love. This edition illustrated by P.J. Lynch is a treasure to share with middle grade and older children. The language is conversational circa 1903 and may require some explanation of vocabulary--but don't let that get in the way of understanding the message of true Christmas spirit.
For the younger set (though enjoyable at any age), William Joyce's Santa Calls features bright, fantastic characters and a North Pole winter wonderland.
Art, his best friend Spaulding, and his little sister Esther are personally invited by Santa to travel to Toyland...but why? Art, Spaulding, and the reader are left to wonder what Esther already knows; we get to find out at the very end, so no peeking! As a parent, I would save this story for those pre-Christmas, no-school days when siblings just can't quite get along, then help them create Christmas cards for one another.
It's the winter holiday season! What are your favorite books for this time of year?
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