Carole’s Christmas Stack | Episode 92
One of our favorite parts of the Advent and Christmas seasons is bringing out favorite books to share as a family. It is so special to read these stories year after year and discover new books with themes of love, compassion and light. We love how excited our kids get when they see their old friends once again. If you’re looking for Christmas books, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you will hear about:
- How favorite Christmas stories help anchor families in what is real, meaningful, and joy-filled during Advent
- A curated stack of folk tales, picture books, and literary classics that have shaped Carol’s own Christmas traditions
- Beautifully illustrated titles that invite readers into themes of wonder, compassion, and the coming of Christ
- Tender stories that bring depth, quiet reflection, and childlike anticipation to the season
- Books that encourage a love of good literature while helping families set their hearts toward the light of Christmas
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
- Babushka (ancient Russian tale, illustrated by Ray and Corrine Burrows, Crossway Books edition)
- The Advent Book by Jack and Kathy Stockman (Crossway Books)
- The Lion in the Box: A Christmas Story by Marguerite de Angeli
- The Christmas Day Kitten by James Harriot
- The Mystery of Holy Night (excerpts from the letters of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, illustrated by Fra Angelica and others)
- Christmas in My Heart: A Second Treasury, More Heartwarming Tales of Holiday Joy by Joe Wheeler
- Specifically mentioned: “A Certain Small Shepherd” by Rebecca Caudale (included in Wheeler’s collection)
- A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas (illustrated by Edward Ardazone, David Godin Publishers edition)
- Papa Panov’s Special Day by Leo Tolstoy (adapted by Ruben Saliens, illustrated by Toni Morris)
More Christmas episodes:
- Treasured Christmas Books | Episode 38
- Homeschooling Through the Holidays | Episode 187
- A Christmas Read Aloud with Carole Joy Seid: Papa Panov’s Special Day | Episode 192
- Make Christmas Richer with Books, Experiences, and Service | Episode 292
Resources
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+ Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+ Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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