Merry Christmas! 2020 Book Roundup
I hope that your Christmas celebrations were filled with love with family and friends, and remembrance of those not with us this season. I want to share with you some books to add to your after Christmas shopping list and next Christmas reading list.
1. 5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon*
Everyone who grew up celebrating Christmas remembers the excitement that built up to the most magical day of the year. But why not make the last week before Christmas more fun by counting how many sleeps until the arrival of Santa and his reindeer?
Accompanied by the beautiful and energetic artwork of rich Deas, enjoy the humor of Jimmy Fallon as he prepares readers for the most exciting week of the year in this holiday tradition for your family.
2. Room for a Little One by Martin Wardell, Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft*
In the stable next to an inn, Kind Ox is just settling in for the night when Old Dog comes into the stable. Kind Ox makes room for Old Dog, who in turn makes room for Stray Cat, who then makes room for Small Mouse–and each time, the larger animal says to the small, “There’s always room for a little one here.” Finally, Tired Donkey comes by, carrying Joseph and Mary, who asks “Where will my child be born?” Kind Ox replies, “There is always room for a little one here.” And so, Jesus is born in the stable with the animals all around Him.
3. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg*
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole. The Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. This is a story for all who believe in the spirit of Christmas and those who treasure the sound of a reindeer’s silver bell.
4. Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson, Illustrated by Jane Chapman*
Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
5. God Gave Us Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Illustrated by David Hohn*
As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder…
“Who invented Christmas?”
Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that…
Jesus is the best present of all.
This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.
*Book descriptions are from the book description and/or online.
