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In my last post I listed (most of) our Advent/Christmas/Winter books we have out in baskets at this time of year. I say most, because we have enough books now where I need to rotate some.
I didn't point out any favorites in my last post because, honestly, I didn't think I could only pick a few. We really do love all our books and look forward to them all. Thinking about it a little more though, I've come to realize that there are two very special ones for our children. They remember them year after year exclaiming, "Oh! Oh! It's the snowman books!!! Remember Pickle Nose?!" …and delighted laughter ensues.
The two books I'm referring to are Caralyn and Mark Buehner's Snowmen at Night (2002) and Snowmen at Christmas (2005). The author and illustrator are a husband and wife team that have made several books together. They are also the parents of 9 children. Hmm, I think they might know a thing or two about what kids like in books. Just a guess. ;)
The cute and clever stories are written in a delightful singsong-y rhyme. And the pictures?... Fantastic! Filled with gorgeous subtle changes in light and charming detail. As a bonus, Mark Buehner has added hidden shapes of animals, Santas, and dinosaurs throughout the pictures. The kids spend hours pouring over the pages to make sure they've caught them all. :)
And guess what?! I just happen to have an extra copy of BOTH! I've kept them on my top shelf as a "just in case". They are both in very good, like-new condition. Only the dust covers show a bit of light wear on the edges. For a chance at winning both books just leave me a comment telling me which Advent/Christmas/Winter book your children (or you) look forward to the most. I'll pick a winner this Monday the 5th. Please make sure there is some way of getting in contact with you if you're the winner. Thank you and good luck!
Blessed Advent!
OH, I was planning on listing a couple of my very favorite books today!! My all time fave is the Christmas Miracle of Johathon Toomey...
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win your faves...even though, we really don't need them!!
Those sound like books my kids would love (like we need more though, haha!). To pick favorite is tough! My oldest likes The Nutcracker and another favorite is a big book of tales (mix of secular and Christian-based stories, poems, songs). I like our daily Advent Storybook: 24 Days to Share Before Christmas. I also bought/borrowed some this year that may end up favorites!
ReplyDeleteWow, those books both look fantastic! While I've been Catholic all of my life, I've never thought to separate our "Advent/Christmas" books from the others. So I honestly don't have a favorite...although I did read The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey for the first time this year and it's one I'd like to add to our collection. So, thanks for the idea and I think this will be the year to sort our books! mmack925@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh you know I LOVE books! I would love to win these for the kids for Chirstmas.
ReplyDeleteI think our favorites for this time of year have to be the Tomie de Poala books. Hmmm, did I spell that right? Oh well, I am too lazy to look it up right now. :)
It is hard to pick a favorite. But we really enjoy reading "Destination Bethlehem" during Advent.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win these sweet books!
If it's not too late, I'd love to be entered! We have never read either of these books!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading through your list... Thanks so much for taking the time to share and linking up! As for our favorites... I don't think I could pick either... I love them all! I just asked a few of my kids though, and a favorite is The Miracle of St. Nicholas!
Jessica-- It's not too late! I'm waiting till late tonight to pick a winner since I didn't state a specific time on Monday. :)
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