Today’s story is a favorite and has been since I was a child. But don’t read any abridged versions, it won’t be the same. You can get it for free.
The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this story! Having heard or read it every Christmas for as long as I can remember, it has become a part of my Christmases. Carol Bird, who was born on Christmas morning, plans and makes a special Christmas with the help of her family and Uncle Jack for the “Ruggleses in the rear” in honor of her 10th birthday. I find myself laughing as well as shedding a few tears as I reread this story year after year. I would recommend it to any age.
Have you read this story? Is there a Christmas story that you grew up with and still love? If so, please share as I’m always looking for more Christmas stories.
Ooh, I may have to look into this one! A Christmas book I grew up with was Santa’s Evil Twin by Dean Koontz. It’s a kid’s picture book, but I still love that fluffy little book.
The Family Under The Bridge by Natalie Carlson is another Christmas book I adore, and I think you might like it too!
Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to look up The Family Under the Bridge as I’ve never heard of it.
I agree; I read abridged versions every time I tried it for years and couldn’t stand it! Then I finally stumbled across the full version and really liked it. Somehow the parts they always cut make all the difference!
Yes! There was even version on Librivox that was abridged and it drove me crazy!!!!
I like this book as well, and it has additional sentimental value, as it was a favorite of my great-great-grandmother’s (she named her daughter Carol because of this story). Love of books runs in our family. 🙂
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Oh, that’s so neat! Isn’t it special when you love a book a relative of yours also loves/d?