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I'm joining along with Jessica's Advent/Christmas book link-up. We LOVE books and the more the better, especially this time of year. There is something so comforting about pulling out an old familiar tale. Like visiting with a good friend after a long separation. So, I thought it was a fantastic idea to share with fellow bibliophiles our list of books and perhaps discover some new treasures, ourselves. Our books have been purchased over many years and we add to our baskets every year. Some were childhood favorites of mine. Some were discovered accidentally. Some came from lists other mothers have shared online. But the vast majority have been gleaned from Cay Gibson's two books: Catholic Mosaic and Christmas Mosaic. If you do not already own these two books I highly encourage you to make the investment today. Also, at the end of this post I decided to add the books we have in our seasonal book basket as well. Enjoy your perusing!
An aside note: I have never wrapped up the books like Charlotte and Jessica have done. I do love the idea, though, and I'm planning on doing it…if I can find the time. So far we have just been reading the books in a set order like we have done in the past. But I have the right colored wrapping paper and everything, so hopefully I'll find some time later today to make it happen. Yes, I realize we are 4 days into Advent already. Hey! Better late than never! :)
~ Advent ~
(family read-aloud starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 24)
November 27
November 28
November 29
Strega Nona's Gift (New this year)
November 30
December 1
December 2
December 3
December 5
December 6 - St. Nicholas
December 7 - St. Ambrose
December 8 - Immaculate Conception
December 9 - St. Juan Diego
Our Lady of Guadalupe (New this year)
December 10
December 11
December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 13 - St. Lucy
December 14
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
December 19
December 20
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 24 - Christmas Eve
~ Christmas ~
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - St. Stephen
December 27
December 28
December 29
December 30
December 31 - New Year's Eve
January 1 - BVM, Holy Mother of God
January 2
January 3
January 4
January 5
January 6 - Epiphany
~ Just For Fun ~
Frosty the Snowman (*from my childhood)
The Night Before Christmas (Mary Engelbreit)
(performed by The New York City Ballet, Photographed and told by Joel Meyerowitz)
The Night Before Christmas (Leonard Weisgard, *from my childhood)
The Nutcracker (Susan Jeffers)
The Night Before Christmas (Jan Brett)
~ Winter Seasonal ~
When you're done here, please click on over and checkout the other fantastic book lists at Jessica's link-up!
Great list, Kelly! I love how you shared your childhood favorites too:) I am joining the linkup! Have a blessed and peaceful. Advent and happy reading:)
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing, thank you Kelly for this wonderful resource! I've also linked up this post to my Preparing for Baby Jesus for Baby Jesus Link Up: http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com/2011/11/preparing-for-baby-jesus-advent-link-up.html
ReplyDeleteI love the way you organized your post!! Thank you so much for sharing your treasured books.
ReplyDeleteHi! I found your blog via the link-up at Jessica's and have enjoyed reading through it! I awarded you a Versatile Blogger Award at my blog:
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WOW! What a lovely book display! I am going to bookmark this for winter book ideas. After all the wonderful Advent and Christmas books are put away ... and everything is dark, we need something to raise our spirits!! =)
ReplyDeleteStopping in from Jessica's link up. YOu have a beautiful selection. Isn't it crazy how many great books are out there and how come I didn't know about all these as a child ?! One of my favorite "winter" books as a child was the Frosty the Snowman one you have pictured. It was a different print of course ;) but cherished all the same! Happy Advent!
ReplyDeleteYou have the biggest list I've seen to date! Lots of titles are new to me and I'm looking forward to checking them out. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE AMAZING!! I'm sending all my readers over here to check this out. This is so great! =) Hope you don't mind I borrowed your picture but put your link as the source.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone, for your kind comments!
ReplyDeleteElisa-- Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. :)