“Christmas is … the Christ child. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is on December 25th,” begins Christmas Is… by Gail Gibbons. Christmas is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Most importantly, Christmas is a time of peace, love, and joy. Written by the […] More
“Thanksgiving is … a holiday for giving thanks,” begins Thanksgiving Is… by Gail Gibbons. Thanksgiving is also harvest celebrations of long ago, the Pilgrims and Native Americans, family and friends, and a Thanksgiving feast. Most importantly, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for many blessings. Written by the prolific children’s author and illustrator Gail […] More
“Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes,” begins The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons. As soon as I saw this book come back to my library, I knew I had to take a peek. After all, I love both children’s books and pumpkins! The Pumpkin Book is an education for younger children about pumpkins. The […] More
