I just wanted to share a few of the books that we enjoy reading during Advent. These are all wonderful stories. Hope you enjoy them also.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski. This is really one of our most favorite books of the season. Jonathan is a grumpy man because he is sad. His wife and child died and he is grieving. Jonathan is a woodcarver and it is through the carving of a nativity set that the healing begins.
Bright Christmas An Angel Remembers by Andrew Clements
Many times when God has wanted to send a message to the people on earth He has sent angels. The story of Jesus's birth is told from by an angel. Very nice story.
This is the Star by Joyce Dunbar
Rhyming poetry. My son really enjoyed this one and started to say the lines with me.
Josie's Gift by Kathleen Long Bostrom
A very nice story that takes place during the depression. The father of the family has recently died and it is the first Christmas without him. Things are tough, money is tight. Still, this family is better off than many in the depression era - they have a farm and food. Josie really wants a blue, store bought sweater for Christmas. Her mother is not sure she can afford it. In the end, Josie sees a family that is without shelter and has very little - all they have they are carrying with them. It is through meeting this family that Josie realizes how much God has blessed her. She learns that "Christmas is not about what we want. It's about what we have." And being thankful for what we have. It was a very good story.
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