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Dec 19, 2011

Favorite Books for the Season

Christmas is such a special time of year! These are great books to sit and enjoy reading for the holiday. Some are Biblical, some not. And just in case you didn't know Max Lucado has written some great children's books. The first four I recommend for older kids starting at age 5, the next few are great preschool aged books, and the last two are great for little tots. 10 books for 10 days!
I recommend this book for ages 5 and up although my 3 1/2 year old does listen well to longer stories.

Great story for daddy's with little girls but mommy's can certainly read it as well. (had this one since I was a lad-y)

The velveteen rabbits journey started as a stocking stuffer



Recommended for older kids
The animations in this book are incredible
A great book from the same authors of the Beginner's Bible
Jr. reads this one fairly well. A lot of repetition and simple words.
The little Engineer loves this one!
This one brings big laughs because animals do not wear clothes


Along with the movie this books rocks!
The tiny Queen Bees' Favorite book, now if I could just get her to stop chewing the corners.



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