The holiday season is a wonderful time, filled with traditions, shopping, baking, and visiting with loved ones. But one thing the holidays are not good for is reading. With the busy schedule that accompanies a full life with two active tween/teenagers, adding holidays and all their "special" events into the mix means collapsing into bed at night, not savoring a new book.
I've tried to read, really I have. But sadly, anything more taxing than a shopping list or a day planner has been beyond me in the last two weeks. With Christmas right around the corner, my wish will not be for peace on earth or good will towards men; it will be for several uninterrupted hours to get back to my stack of books.
But until then, I will savor those holiday moments, which go by so quickly. With that in mind, for those of you with children in your life, here is a list of our family's favorite Christmas stories.
Santa Mouse, by Michael Brown
How The Grinch Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss
Olive, the Other Reindeer, by Seibold and Walsh
Auntie Clause. by Elise Primavera
Toot and Puddles' I'll Be Home For Christmas, by Holly Hobby
Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve, by Jan Brett
And our newest favorites: The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming and The Lump of Coal, both by the fabulous Lemony Snicket
I wish you happy holidays and a new year filled with great books.
