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Throwback Thursday

She's so mysterioso!

We're throwin it back today to some of our favorite Christmas tales. Having perused the shelves of my local bookstore only to find the latest offerings underwhelming, at best, I thought I'd share a sampling of those Tracy and I have found to be tried and true.

Auntie Claus is a sure hit with the six and up bunch—teaching them it is far better to give than receive; a message easily lost in all that wrapping paper.  And when sweet little Suzie comes home in tears because the mean kid on the bus told her there's no Santa, you'll thank your lucky stars (or us) that you have Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas at the ready. We second Auntie Claus: to believe is key—the key to Christmas, because of course, the best things in life are invisible.

FOR 5 AND UP

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree

Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect

FOR 9 AND UP

The Gift of the Magi and really any book illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

FOR 2 AND UP

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

The Snowman (for a real treat, give them the DVD as well)

Snowmen at Christmas (Snowmen at Night is another crowd pleaser)

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