364 books overall; 188 books read in the last year; 16 books read in the last month. That's an average of 0 books each month.
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe and illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe is a touching story of the power of friendship to lift another’s spirits. Each year families would come to the Christmas tree farm to choose the perfect tree. One of those trees has no other wish but to be [...]
The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket and illustrated by Brett Helquist is a story about miracles. But not just any sort of ordinary miracles because we are talking about Lemony Snicket after all. If you were a walking, talking lump of coal who dressed in black, what would be your aspirations? Why to be [...]
Room for a Little One, A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Jason Cockcroft is beautiful. It’s Christmas Eve on a cold winter’s night. Kind Ox lays in the stable and welcomes all who needs a warm spot in which to lie. He welcomes the Old Dog, who welcomes the Stray Cat, who [...]
I have a soft spot in my heart for Richard Paul Evans. Having met him at least half a dozen times I can vouch that he is one of the most sincere, genuine, and charitable authors I have come across. Richard Paul Evans also has a soft spot in his heart - his is for [...]
Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline is a very simple Christmas story. Set during World War II, times are hard for everybody. Even Frances’ father is not at home, he’s serving his country. Frances likes to watch an organ grinder and a monkey from her window as he plays to passerby’s. [...]
