Merry Christmas

Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Girl

Is this how your kids behave on a merry Christmas morning? Image: Carl Larsson (1853-1919), Christmas Morning (1894)

5 Holiday DOs That I DON’T

Things not to do during the holidays

5 Things I Don’t Do During the Holidays. Everyone has favorite holiday traditions. What are yours? Do you have a certain menu you must prepare? A tree lighting ceremony you always attend? A favorite book you always read? Is there something you must do or it just “wouldn’t be [insert holiday of choice here]“? We… Keep Reading →

Free Interfaith Ornament Coloring Page

hanukkah ornament coloring page

I am so pleased at the coloring page kid lit author/illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg has shared with us today! It’s an interfaith ornament with symbols from Christmas and Hanukkah, plus a peace dove for good measure. Even if you only celebrate one holiday this season, no one can argue with peace, right? So download, print… Keep Reading →

Swedish Christmas and Holiday Picture Books {The Children’s Bookshelf}

swedist holiday books

{Welcome! If you are here for The Children’s Bookshelf you will find the linky at the bottom of the post. We are also inviting bloggers to link up extra holiday-themed book posts. See more details, below.} Long time readers of this blog (you’re the best) may have picked up on my love affair with all… Keep Reading →

Holiday Gift Guide: Top 10 Book and Toy Combinations

top book toy gifts kids

Book and Toy Gift Combinations for Kids Today I am teaming up with a group of talented moms to bring you over 20 holiday gift guides on a broad range of themes. I love to find creative ways to give books as gifts so I’ve curated this list with 10 of my favorite book and… Keep Reading →