The first book I chose is called "The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalchian Story" by Gloria Houston. This is heartwarming book that has an extra touch in the quaint accent of the mountain people. If you like the Little House books, or pioneer stories, this will be fun read. Little girls, especially will like this story.
The next story is called "Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect" by Richard H. Schneider. I like this story because it is really a parable. When seen through the eyes of human experience, there is so much to learn from Small Pine. However, even small children will enjoy the story and the beautiful illustrations of the forest and the woodland animals and will learn that to love one another is the most important gift of all.
The last book is for all those parents who tell their children, "The best gift is for you to be good and do your chores cheerfully." This isn't really what happens, but this young man learns that the best way to show his father he loves him and the best gift truly is a gift of self. Written by classic author, Pearl S. Buck, "Christmas Day in the Morning" may bring tears to your eyes, but it is not sappy. Instead, it is touching and so true.
Stay tuned. I have a feeling there will be three more next week...
I just ordered all three! Thanks
ReplyDelete"The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree", is my absolute favorite! It's such a beautiful story. My mother gave this to each one of her children one year because we used to live in West Virginia. I have given it as a gift as well and it's always well received. The illustrations are gorgeous and make me want to get out my paints!
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