Are you an animal lover? Do you want a Christmas book that has an animal as an important part of the story? Let’s mix that with a real story. Sound good?
A Dog Named Christmas
Greg Kincaid
In this heartwarming novel, author Greg Kincaid tells the tender story of how one very special dog changed the lives of his adoptive family and an entire town forever.
Todd, they always want you to adopt a dog. That’s what they do. Besides, we don’t need another animal around here, and most definitely not a dog.
When Todd McCray, a developmentally challenged young man still living on his parents’™ Kansas farm, hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the days leading to Christmas, he knows exactly what he wants for the holidays. His father objects, but Todd’s persistence quickly wins out. Soon the McCrays are the short-term foster family for a lovable pooch the young man names Christmas.
But what about all the other dogs who will be forced to spend the Yuletide season in cages? In the days that follow, Todd uses his special gifts of persuasion to encourage his hometown to participate in the Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program. What follows from his small act of kindness will teach his family, and his community, about peace on earth and good will toward men and animals.
My Review
This story was so sweet! I love dogs, but I’m not one of those “save the animals” people, however, while this story did involve helping the dogs in the local animal shelter, it was so much more than that. Basing this story on his own family experience, Greg Kincaid weaves a wonderful story full of laughter, tender moments, and a dog named, Christmas. I’m planning on reading this book again this year.
Do you enjoy Christmas stories that include animals? Do you have a favorite one to share with me?
I read this book for the first time last Christmas! I enjoyed it. 🙂 I also really like the movie, have you seen it?
Yes, we actually just watched the movie for the first time on Sunday. It was a delight. And so much like the book!
This is one of my favorite Christmas books! I’m so glad you’ve read it.
Have you read any of the sequels yet? The author has now written 3 more books that follow the McCray family. I’m reading the newest publication this season. Kincaid always writes such heartwarming and amazing stories. 🙂
No, I didn’t even know there were more until just the other day! I’ll have to see if I can get them to read. I know our library doesn’t have them. 🙁