Welcome! If you are just joining us, we are on day three of discussing Christmas books for children. You can find the links to those days here.
For almost 30 years, I have been reading books to children. Many of them have been fantastic, while others bored either me, or the children. I have noticed that the books I read to them are becoming less complex. The words have become easier. The plot is less climactic. That being said, be sure to preview any of the books I’ve featured before you incorporate them into your tradition.
A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest. CS Lewis
Reading is such a fantastic exercise for your brain. I am a huge advocate of reading books to children that are above their “reading level”. I believe it helps to increase their vocabulary, leading to better comprehension and reading confidence.
These next books are sure not to disappoint.
These first two books were written by one of my favorite children’s book authors. Patricia Polacco grew up with dyslexia. You can find out more about that here. Most of her stories come from her childhood. These books are rich in illustrations, and she is gifted in storytelling. I enjoy them as much as the kids.
Until we stumbled upon this book, I had no idea this was an actual event. Hope literally falls from the sky into war-torn Berlin. This book is sweet, in more ways than one.
We love the Cranberry books! They are always fun, with a bit of an unexpected ending. This one involves a Christmas time fight over an ice-skating pond. Be sure to check out the recipe at the end.
Well, that’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed a peak at what’s under our tree. As I type this, just two books remain unwrapped. Be sure to leave me a comment if you have a favorite Christmas book I didn’t mention. There’s always room for another book.
Scattered Seed Books 
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