Christmas Day Books

My toddler class absolutely loved this book! I found myself reading it over and over and over to them. They loved the rhythm..they'd even get up and dance while I sang it to them (because hey! you just have to sing it!) I may need to buy a new copy for next Christmas..this one is almost worn out!

We turned this beautiful rendition of the twelve days of Christmas into our Childrens Christmas program. It adapted easily to the stage. We made the costumes for 50+ children, and had them build the scene as they sang Pingry's song. The story is beautiful and heartwarming, and puts a reverent emphasis on Christmas that all chldren can relate to; from 2 to 12 years of age.

Great story about an old shoemaker. He was very lonely one Christmas Eve. He read a story about Jesus that day. Wondering what he could do for Jesus, a voice speaks to him, telling the old shoemaker to watch out his window the next day and he will speak to him. But Jesus assured him that he will not be in a form the old shoemaker will readily recognize. He did show up the next day but in many different forms, i.e. a poor woman w/child, a hungry street cleaner, etc.

In this lovely picture book for older children, Papa Panov is an elderly shoemaker, feeling lonely on Christmas Eve. He reads about the birth of Jesus, long ago, and how Mary and Joseph had been turned away at the inn. If they had come here, he thinks to himself, I would have taken them in and cared for them. After drifting off to sleep, Papa Panov has a dream in which Jesus says he will come and visit the old shoemaker the next day. Eagerly, Papa Panov watches the streets on Christmas day, looking for Jesus. Along comes the humble street sweeper, and then a homeless woman and her child, and others who are down on their luck and in need. Papa Panov, though he wants to be watching for Jesus, kindly reaches out to each one who comes his way, offering a bit of food and comfort. When the day ends and Jesus apparently has not come, Papa Panov is disappointed -- until in another dream Jesus says that he had come after all! "I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me water, I was cold and you took me in. All the time you were helping them, you were helping me!"

i really enjoyed the book and i can hardly wait until the next one comes out. i have 9 santa paws books

I bought this for my Grandaughter's 10th Birthday. She enjoys the Santa Paws Books by Kris Edwards and especially liked this one. I would recommend all of the books.

This is a really cute book with wonderful photographs of dogs enjoying the holiday season. The book is hardcover with very nicely designed graphics and is sized perfectly for the Christmas stocking. I will need twelve copies of "Twelve Days" for all of my dog-owning friends!

12 Days of a Canine Christmas is a pure pleasure to own. It is a little treasure that warms your heart with it's tender spirit through talented writing and wonderful photography.

Regina Scott has done it again! Wonderful characters that leap off the pages, an exciting plot that won't let you put the book down, and a beautiful romance to warm your heart.

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" was cleverly written and chock full of humor. I would recommend it to anyone who likes the unexpected. The characters are well developed and I look forward to reading "Catch of the Season."

A beautifully illustrated book - a must have for those whocollect books on the twelve days of Christmas. For those who don't,you will still enjoy the artwork, and the fresh look at this traditional theme.

My four year old son loves to count the objects on each page and sing the last verse on every page. It's kind of a memory game, counting, singing, cultural and Christmas book all in one.

Against the backdrop of the approaching Christmas holiday, her role in the church play, and her family's wonderful holiday traditions, young Vicky Austin experiences feelings of rivalry for a sibling not yet born, and whose impending birth threatens to disrupt the holiday. This is a warm, loving book. It is an excellent story for older children, and I would recommend making the reading of it, chapter by chapter, part of a family's preparation for Christmas, like a literary advent calendar

If you love Madeleine L'Engle's books, then this is a definite "must have" for the holidays. Read about the Austin family as they prepare for Christmas, the church pageant, and a new addition to the family. Their warmth and love for each other are contagious, and yet they are a "real" family, growing pains and all. This is a fabulous book for young girls - and one to read every year in preparation for the holiday season.

If you can never remember the words to the classic carol, this is a great book. It is wonderfully illustrated depicting two bears in the woods. Everyday they dance and move thru the 12 days of Christmas until they eventually marry. The pictures have all the classic characters in the song, ex. lords-a-leaping, swans-a-swimming etc. It will leave you singing all day, "And a partridge in a pear tree!" Great for reading aloud and getting into the holiday season.

Frances Tyrrell has created a beautiful Christmas book using the Twelve Days of Christmas song as her inspiration. The captions of the bear couple are endearing as they proceed through the courtship ritual and eventually marry. These are exquisite illustrations - delicately drawn and painted - and the whole captures the joy and celebration of the season - here, appropriately set in the North Woods. I love this book for its details (I'm constantly seeing new things in the pictures), its spirit and warmth. Highly, highly recommended.

There's nothing wrong with the traditional version of the 12 Days of Christmas with its lords and ladies, milking maids, and variety of feathered creatures. On the other hand, Darragh's description of presents and cards for giving; carols, stars, bells, and candles; and "Our Savior Baby Jesus" will resonate more strongly with 21st Century Christian children. This new version, with its vibrant artwork, is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

My 3 year old loved this book since we sang it together. It became a real jewel over Christmas with the whole family singing it.

Good illustrations, easy text to read and follow.