Holiday Book Countdown, Day 23: CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES (John McCutcheon, illus. by Henri Sørenson)

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Adapted from McCutcheon’s folk song of the same name, this nearly two-decade-old book about the Christmas Truce of WWI is still as affecting and inspiring as it was when it was first published. Depicting the incredible real-life event that saw a small number of German and British troops calling a temporary ceasefire to celebrate a … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 23: CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES (John McCutcheon, illus. by Henri Sørenson)

Holiday Book Countdown, Day 22: THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER (Jan Brett)

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Beloved children’s author-illustrator Jan Brett is back with a brand new wintry tale, this time starring an adorable pug named Ari. Told in her signature triptych-style illustrations, readers follow Ari and her human Theo on a snowy adventure based loosely on the tale of Theseus, Ariadne, and the labyrinth, all centered around a rather gaudy … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 22: THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER (Jan Brett)

Holiday Book Countdown, Day 21: HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? (Mac Barnett, illus. by Jon Klassen)

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This hilarious title has quickly become a holiday favorite in the last two years, especially in our house! For those unfamiliar with Barnett and Klassen’s work, the marvelously dry-humored duo is responsible for some seriously funny picture books (Sam and Dave Dig a Hole is a personal favorite). As the title would indicate, this story … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 21: HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? (Mac Barnett, illus. by Jon Klassen)