- “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg, Read by Daniel Skelton
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy ...
- “Silent Night” by Lara Hawthorne, Read by Daniel Skelton
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in ...
- “The Little Drummer Boy” by Ezra Jack Keats, Read by Daniel Skelton
A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy’s seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit ...
- “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss, Read by Daniel Skelton
Link: https://youtu.be/gtCCyckOOjs
“How could it be so? It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!” Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
Title: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”
Author: Dr. Seuss ...
- What Comes To Mind When You Think Of Christmas? Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, of Course!
Hello Friends,
It’s ONE WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!! Are you excited? Do you have all your Christmas shopping done? Are you going to be spending time with family and friends during your absence from school? I think I am ready for Christmas….It doesn’t feel like it should be Christmas already. I still have a lot of things ...
- What Comes to Mind When You Think of Christmas? Candy Canes, of Course…
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Christmas is getting closer!! I recently read something interesting the other day in the Bible. When God was calling upon Isaiah to help Him save the people, God used coal to help heal Isaiah. It states in Isaiah 6:6-7, “Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been ...
- What Comes To Mind When You Think of Christmas? A Wreath, of Course…
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Are you counting down the days until Christmas? December is here….People are putting up colorful lights, inflatable Santas and Olafs are taking over yards, Rudolph is getting his nose charged, Christmas Trees are illuminating windows, and Christmas lists are growing by the minute! I can’t believe Christmas is just a few weeks away!? I ...
- What Comes to Mind when You Think of Christmas? “O Christmas Tree…”
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I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Between all the eating, napping, and watching the parade and football, did you find some time to make a Thanksgiving list? Did you sit in your favorite chair and write down all the things you are thankful for? If you are anything like me, after eating ...
- “I Am Thankful, A Thanksgiving Book For Kids” by Sheri Wall
Thanksgiving books for kids teach us about coming together with our loved ones and to give thanks for all that we have. I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions, acts of kindness, and ways of giving back. Kids will learn ...
- “Holly’s Thanksgiving Wish: A Story of Triumph and Balloons” by Kaine & Duds
A Thanksgiving tale about a hedgehog’s quest to hold her very own balloon. “Balloons are amazing! They’re so fun and so floaty. Though when she got close, They all went EXPLODEY!” Family, food, football, and … balloons? Thanksgiving is Holly’s favorite holiday. Every year, she tries to make the Thanksgiving feast even better with some ...