christmas

  • Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, written in 1993.

    Age 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Stunning illustrations ***** Trolls who are really just like mischievous kids ***** A side story featuring a hedgehog unfolding on every page ***** Lovely glimpse at a family’s Christmas ***** Zero screens *****  Positive… Continue reading

    Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, written in 1993.
  • A Shirley Hughes Christmas

    Age: 2+ Particulars: Suspenseful search when a beloved toy goes missing (happy ending!) ***** Sweet families ***** Lovely glimpse at three families’ Christmases ***** Zero screens ***** Families doing things together:  *****  Positive role models *****   Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references:… Continue reading

    A Shirley Hughes Christmas
  • I Like Winter, by Lois Lenski.  Written in 1950.

    Age: 0+ Particulars (Out of 5):   Happy little song included in the book ***** Kids having fun playing outside and decorating inside ***** Zero screens *****  Celebrating winter holidays including Christmas and Valentine’s Day  ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language:  None. Sexual… Continue reading

    I Like Winter, by Lois Lenski.  Written in 1950.
  • Peter Spier’s Christmas!  By Peter Spier, written in 1983.

    Age: 5+ Particulars (Out of 5):   Happy family ***** Lovely glimpse at a family’s delightful Christmas ***** Zero screens ***** Involved, interested, excited, active, connected kids:  *****   Positive role models *****    Inappropriate language:  None.   Sexual references:  None.   Reminder:  Nana’s Books are rated… Continue reading

    Peter Spier’s Christmas!  By Peter Spier, written in 1983.