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“All’s Fair in Love and Christmas,” by Sarah Monzon

Haul Out the Holly! Mackenzie has just found out she is pitted against her secret crush, Jeremy, for a promotion at work. It is Christmastime, and their boss loves the season, and promotes people who have the most holiday spirit. … Continue reading

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“First Words of Christmas,” by Worthy Kids

“A Star and a Manger” Illustrated by Madeleine Marie When searching for a way to tell the Christmas story that is appropriate for a small child, look no further than this brightly illustrated board book. In ten pages, with one … Continue reading

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“The First Christmas Night,” by Keith Christopher

Illustrated by Christine Kornacki The Night of Wonder! Join in the wonder of the first Christmas night with this enchanting account. This board book tells the story of Jesus’ birth with amazing illustrations. They make an already great story wonderful … Continue reading

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“The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story,” by Amy Sparkes

Illustrated by Katie Hickey A Special Christmas Gift! This sweet tale is based on a true story, and a popular British tv series about a repair shop. During WWII, Sue was a child and was sent (evacuated) to the country … Continue reading

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“Snow” by Leslie Patricelli

Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli Frozen Fun! Join two little children who are thrilled it is snowing.  They are excited to see the snowflakes fall from the sky, to bundle up in winter gear, and to go outside. The two of … Continue reading

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“Julia Monroe Begins Again,” by Rebekah Millet

Lightning Strikes Twice? Julia, has just turned forty, she is a widow and a single mom with two boys in college. She is shocked when, out of the blue, Samuel shows up at her church. She hasn’t seen him for … Continue reading

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“Capturing Hope,” by Angela K. Couch

Danger at Every Turn! It is 1939 in Poland, and the Nazis have arrived. In 24 hours, Nadia goes from living the life of a rich aristocrat to seeing her father killed, and running for her life. David, an American … Continue reading

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“Her Secret Hope,” by Shelley Shepard Gray

Starting Over! Lilly is a young Amish woman who has left her midwestern home to live in Pinecraft, Florida. Adopted as a small child, her austere parents never let her, or anyone else, forget that. She has decided she wants … Continue reading

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“Yummy Yucky” by Leslie Patricelli

Delicious or Awful! Enter the world of yummy and yucky as a baby discovers that not everything is good to eat.  For instance, blueberries are wonderful. But blue crayons are not good to eat, they are yucky. In the same … Continue reading

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