Christmas in the Country

This story is about a girl who remembers growing up in the country with her grandparents. Winters where life was simple. Children were happy with cocoa and blankets as they prepared for a warm and loving celebration of Christmas.

Whether it's decorating the old cottage with festive lights (and having your three dogs help!) or pulling out favorite ornaments from a closet that smelled like mothballs, each ornament symbolized good times, homemade treasures, and good country living.

Growing up with grandparents can be fun, as we find that Grandfather's specially picked out tree could sometimes be a little too big for the room, but there was always room for this special tree. After church, kids got a special treat--a bag of candy, nuts and a tangerine. The tangerine was Grandfather's favorite treat and one to be shared on Christmas.

Memories like walking home from church through the snow and into the warm cottage and writing notes to Santa Claus are what this book is all about.

Reading this book to your special children or grandchildren would make the perfect gift! Don't wait for Christmas to share this wonderful story with beautiful drawings that are simple, yet touching.

I would love to go back to this simple life. A life without video games, television, and the computer. Good books, a loving family, and comfy quilts is all you'd need. Where children were happy with one gift and maybe a little surprise. And dogs are a must. You know, a genuine 3-dog night. Truly, this book is a reminder of what Christmas should be all about. Highly recommended holiday reading!