Now that we are in the throes of wintertime, Valentine’s Day is just what we need to lighten up these cold, dark days. Here is a collection of wonderful books celebrating the season and the holiday.
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New Knowledge for the New Year
How about reading non-fiction books that will surely inform and educate you for the new year? These picture books are exhilarating, informative and enlightening. They are good for all ages, unless otherwise indicated.
Books that Would Make Wonderful Christmas Gifts
With today being the 13th day for “Light the World” why not give a book to someone you admire. While the gift of time and service is perhaps the best, books have to be the next best thing to give.
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Reality, Fantasy, and Hope
Christmas is often a jumble of reality and fantasy. Two very different novels that would make great Christmas gifts for the readers on your list present this same contrast between what is real, what is not, and the importance of hope.
New Christmas Books to Bring Your Family Together this Year
Christmas is a time to remember the Christ Child and to read his sweet story in St. Luke. It's also a time for families to draw closer, to share moments of peace and love. One way to build the Christmas spirit and to strengthen family bonds is to read together. Each year I compile brief reviews of as many new books as possible. There's sure to be a new favorite somewhere in this year's collection.
Christmas Books to Celebrate
Christmas will soon be here and what better way to celebrate nighttime reading than with books about this wonderful holiday? The following books are all picture books and are good for ages four through eight, unless otherwise indicated.
The Best Fiction for Long Winter Nights
The daylight is shorter now, making evening the perfect time to read. Here are some great books for kids ages nine through adult to enjoy. All of these books would also be terrific read-out-loud books for families.
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