For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
The After-Christmas Tree by Linda Wagner Tyler, illustrated by Susan Davis, is a sweet and memorable picture book about family, friendship, and extending the joy of Christmas just a little longer. It is one of those treasures I added to my picture book collection years ago because I immediately knew it was something special.
We put electric candles in our windows each fall and keep them there through Christmas, New Year’s, and the winter. I love the warmth and hospitality they send out each night when we light them, so I was especially delighted to discover An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola.
Christmas in the Country by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, is a warm and charming picture book that captures the simple joys of an old-fashioned Christmas. With its country setting, loving grandparents, and gentle holiday traditions, it is the kind of book that makes a lovely addition to cozy Christmas reading.
Snowed In by Barbara M. Lucas, illustrated by Catherine Stock, is a cozy historical picture book about a Wyoming family preparing for a long winter in 1915. I happened across a discarded school copy at a book sale and was so glad I brought it home. It is a lovely blend of story, history, and atmosphere.
