christmas books...day 18

Snowy Day - Ezra Jack Keats
This classic story of a little boy taking a walk - it's one of our favorites! Even though we've read it over and over, my son still loves it when the snow all falls off the tree.

All you Need for a Snowman - Alice Schertle
After the kids finish the first one, they have to build a friend of course. With bright illustrations and a lot of snow, it will get your kids itching to go back outside again and build their own!!!

A Snowman Named Just Bob - Mark Kimball Moulton
The mysterious snowman named Bob gives us a simple reminder about friendship, and might even encourage you to put a sign in your front yard!

christmas books...day 17

Stopping by Woods on a Snow Evening - Robert Frost, illustrated by Susan Jeffers
This classic poem has been beautifully illustrated by Susan Jeffers. The spots of color in the snowy landscape fit the feel of the poem perfectly. My favorite page is when the man lays down to make a snow angel! So many beautiful birds at the end of the book, too.

Over the River and Through the Wood - Lydia Maria Child, illustrated by Christopher Manson
I guess technically it's a Thanksgiving Poem, but I love reading it during Christmastime too. Basically it just makes me want to go for a sleigh ride!!!

christmas books...day 11

Winter's Gift - Jane Monroe Donovan
"No matter how bad things get, you should always have hope." A touching story about how a lonely man spends one winter evening, and finds hope for the future.

Welcome, Comfort - Patricia Polacco
Polacco's story begans as a lonely foster boy's dream at Christmastime. It turns into a story of love and acceptance - and a story of finding your place.

christmas books...day 9

Snowman - Raymond Briggs
This wordless picture book is high on my list of favorites, just because of the fact that it is wordless. I love the fact that it's a different story every time! Yes, a lot of the story is told through the pictures. But the dialogue and commentary is always different, and makes me feel like I'm becoming a better storyteller. If I feel that way, it's surely doing wonders for my kids!

Snowmen at Night - Caralyn Buehner
This is another very well-known snowman book. I first discovered it when I was a librarian. The kids would fight over it after I read it, and LOVED looking for the hidden illustrations. Although the rhymes are *possibly* forced at times, my son thinks it's hilarious!

Snowmen at Christmas - Caralyn Buehner
It's a sequel story - cute, but just doesn't feel as original the second time around. We enjoy it, don't get me wrong - just maybe not the one you should put at the top of your list.