A Royal Christmas to Remember

A Royal Christmas to Remember is the story of 5 princesses anticipating all the joys of Christmas... the presents and decorations. When a group of bandits threaten their village, their father must go away to fight the battle. The princesses remember the true meaning of Christmas when they decide to share their decorations and gifts with their people. This story definitely talks about the real reason for Christmas, but one aspect I didn't like... was that the princesses were rescued by knights. It gave it the same feel as many of the Disney princess stories... girls needing boys to save them. However, my little girl loved the story, and I'm sure all little girls will love it.

Ready, Set, Find Christmas

Ready, Set Find Christmas is a very sturdy board book that tells the story of the Jesus' birth. With very sweet illustrations and items to look for in each picture, this is a great book for toddlers. It'll help increase their vocabulary, their vocabulary and their observation skills. I'd recommend this book for toddlers. I really like that there are Bible references on each part of the story.

The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker and Activity Book

The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker and Activity Book is an excellent activity book for preschoolers. They'll love the colors, the activities, and obviously... STICKERS! Lots of reusable stickers. I love that the focus in the book is on the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus. It does include Christmas trees and other festive themes. I would recommend this for preschoolers.

The Beginner's Bible

By far, The Beginner's Bible is my favorite Bible for little ones. I used it for Sunday School, teaching preschool, and now my little ones enjoy the timeless stories. The Bible is a little bulky and heavy, but it includes all the classic stories. Your little ones will love the pictures and the stories are short enough to keep their attention. I thing every little one should have their own copy of this wonderful Bible!

One Small Donkey

One Small Donkey by Dandi Daley Mackall tells the Christmas story from a donkey's point of view. The illustrations are absolutely adorable. However, I was not totally impressed with the way the story is told. It does rhyme, but I think the story could have had more substance. My 2.5 year old does like the pictures however. Overall, I think it's a sweet Christmas story to add to your collection, but I wouldn't consider it a must have.

Itsy Bitsy Christmas

Itsy Bitsy Christmas is a sweet Christmas story about the excitement the little mice (Itsy and Bitsy) experience as they look for the King coming to Bethlehem. This board book is a great little book to teach little ones about how Jesus comes for everyone, no matter your size. I think Max Lucado could have chosen better names for the mice... but otherwise, it's very well illustrated with a cute theme. Will definitely read multiple times with my toddler this Christmas season!

Book Review: Pumpkin Patch Blessings

Pumpkin Patch Blessings by Kim Washburn is a cute board book with rhymes and adorable illustrations. From the changing of  the leaves to going to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin to make pumpkin pies, this books goes through all the things we are blessed with in the fall! Little ones will love reading this book. I would recommend this book for littles to beginning readers. Sturdy board book for lots of love.