Today’s book can probably be found in your local library if you don’t have it sitting on your shelf. It’s a short, chapter book for girls, but you might enjoy it too. Kirsten’s Surprise: A Christmas Story by Janet Beeler Shaw My rating: 4 of 5 stars I remember loving this story as a child. […]

I hope you are wanting another picture book, because I have one for you today with beautiful pictures. And, it’s based on a real story. The Christmas Tree Ship by Carol Crane My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really like this story! The pictures are beautiful and the story Grandpa tells is actual history! […]

Do you like stories about how different Christmas traditions came to be? Today’s story is one of those and is perfect for reading to yourself, younger siblings or children. The Legend of the Christmas Tree: The Inspirational Story of a Treasured Tradition by Rick Osborne My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 starsA sweet Christmas […]

Do you want a short little story? One that can be read between all the Christmas programs and parties? Today’s story might be free. Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale by Amanda Dykes My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story was touching. It was simple yet complex. It kept my interest and left me at […]

Are you getting a little tired of so many Christmas stories? Need one that has Christmas in it, but isn’t all Christmas? The Christmas Bride by Grace Livingston Hill My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this story. I liked the characters and was glad the “disappearing act” didn’t last long. I was afraid […]

Do you need a Christmas story that is based on a true story? One that can be read to younger siblings? And one that has some WWII stuff in it? Check out today’s story. Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 starsWhile I’m not too fond of the illustrations in […]

Are you in the mood for some romance mixed with Christmas? If so, then you might be interested in today’s story. Most Wonderful Time by Toni Shiloh My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 starsI really liked this story. The fact that one of the characters was dealing with chronic pain made it even more […]

I realize that I should have scheduled this for the 12th of December, but . . . I didn’t. So you get it on the 13th. 12 Dates of Christmas by Chautona Havig My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 starsThe title sounded like something I wouldn’t enjoy, but since I’ve enjoyed many stories by […]