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The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at ...
Dean Meador Lambert
Abingdon Press, 1990
GREAT DEVOTIONAL BOOK FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS ALIKE
THIS BOOK TRACES THE HERITAGE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTMENT. ADULTS ENJOY THE CHILDREN'S DEVOTIONS AS WELL AS THEIR OWN. EACH DAY AN ORNAMENT IS PLACED ON A TREE TO GO WITH EACH DEVOTIONAL.
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Under the Tree: The Toys and Treats that Made Christmas Special, 1930-1970
Susan Waggoner
Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2007
Under The Tree
Wonderful book I remember a lot of the things in their. Thing you thought you forgot about when you were a kid. Show your grandchildren what you had as a child.
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Magic Tree House: Books 29-32: #29 Christmas in Camelot; #30 Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve; #31 Summer of ...
Listening Library (Audio), 2007
Magic Tree House Books
My granddaughter and grandson both enjoy these books. Sometimes it is hard to find the exact book they want. Thank goodness they are numbered in the series so we can keep track of them. They devour them so fast.
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Night Tree
Eve Bunting
Voyager Books, 1994
Neat Christmas Story About Family and Traditions
This is a neat story about a family's Christmas tradition. Every year, they troop out into the forrest to decorate their night tree, a living pine Christmas tree. The night tree is festooned with edible decorations. After the family enjoys the magic of the decorated ...
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Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House, No. 29)
Mary Pope Osborne
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001
For the dreamer
Ever wanted to escape into a book with a child and feel young again? This book combines fantasy and Christmas into one story that is something to treasure and share with someone young at heart.
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The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree (Berenstain Bears)
Mike Berenstain
HarperFestival, 2007
Berenstain Bears Christmas
I bought this for my grandchildren and they love it. It is a great story and the hidden images behind the flaps add a lot to the story. I'm not sure the flaps will endure for long with the little ones, but I LOVE Berenstain Bear books and the story is perfect for the ...
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Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas (Stories Behind Books)
Ace Collins
Zondervan, 2001
A great gift
I heard Ace Collins on a radio show talking about his book and sharing some of the stories/origins behind many of my favorite Christmas songs, both sacred and secular. Not only did I want the book for myself, but decided it would make a great gift, especially for ...
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You ...
John Gray
HarperCollins, 1993
Great Guidebook
A lot has been said already about this book over the years since it first hit the shelves, and I'm not sure I can offer any new information. I believe everybody should either read this book or books like it. We all need a greater understanding; not just of others (our ...
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Knit Christmas Stockings!: 19 Patterns for Stockings and Ornaments
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2003
What a Bargain!
I have had a blast knitting Christmas stockings for the whole family with this book. The great thing is, with one book, you have almost unlimited patterns available (much cheaper than buying a kit or a pattern for each stocking!), and yet everyone can choose a pattern ...
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
Gloria Houston
Puffin, 1996
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
This was purchased for my nephew and he loved it. Since he lives in the moutains, it was a story he related too. He liked it so much, I ordered another one for a gift and it was also well received.
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Legend of the Christmas Tree, The
Rick Osborne
Zonderkidz, 2001
Good Choice for Classroom Reading Guest
I purchased this book for two reasons. It brings to light the true meaning of Christmas...Jesus and sharing love. This story provides another format to talk about the birth of Christ to your children aside from the traditional manger story. There's a light ...
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Christmas Trees: Growing and Selling Trees, Wreaths, and Greens
Lewis Hill
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1989
The BEST book on this subject!
Although this book seems more designed to educate the novice at growing Christmas trees, I believe everyone, even people currently in this business, can learn something valuable from it. It is well written and enjoyable to read, plus informative in that it describes ...
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Max & Ruby's Christmas Tree (Max and Ruby)
Grosset & Dunlap, 2007
More than a regular board book
Though it's categorized as a board book, this full-size hardback combines board-like laminated cardboard pages with a soft, cushy cover. Complete with multiple illustrations on each page, it's perfect to read to a infant in your lap, and durable enough he or she can ...
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The Trees of the Dancing Goats (Aladdin Picture Books)
Aladdin, 2000
Your Little Elves will Love this Book!
Trees of the Dancing Goats is a beautiful, poignant story and one of my all time favorites. Grown-ups love it as much as the kids. If you don't have this one on your bookshelf, you should get it! If you've been good, maybe Santa Claus will drop a copy in your ...
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The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent
Raymond Anderson, Georgene Anderson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1990
One of the best Advent books
The Jesse tree is a "tree" decorated with symbols of the forbearers of Jesus. They provide a devotion through Advent that teaches (or reminds one of) the Old Testament stories. There is no set group of stories that constitute an official Jesse tree, which allows ...
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