Editor's note: Today, we celebrate the publication of a great book by one of our most devoted CatholicMom.com contributors and my dear friend, Sarah Reinhard. Congratulations Sarah on creating such a wonderful gift for Catholic families! LMH

Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families
By Sarah Reinhard
Published by Liguori

Sarah Reinhard’s new book, Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families, takes a refreshing, unique approach to Advent.

There are many children’s Advent/Christmas books out there, but this delightful book includes activities and reflections for the entire family.

From the author: “Advent is a season that's almost forgotten by the secular world. You'll find Advent calendars, to be sure, but they are really an adornment for the “Christmas season,” which begins sometime after Halloween and ends on Christmas Day.”

Each section encompasses three different activities: Think, Pray and Act.  Each Sunday has its own theme. The First Sunday of Advent and the week following is “Get Ready.” The Second Sunday and following week is “Repent.”  The Third Sunday’s theme is “Love,” and the fourth Sunday, “Anticipate.”  The Christmas season has its own theme:” Rejoice.”  There are also stories and activities for the Feast of the Epiphany.

What sets this apart from other Advent preparation books is that it has reflections and activities for the entire family (parents included) so that both parent and child can prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth.

It may be months away, but Sarah Reinhard’s beautifully designed book is an ideal gift for those families who wish to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and to grow closer to Christ. I highly recommend this wonderful book to everyone!

Order Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families and support CatholicMom.com with your purchase

Copyright 2011 Ellen Gable Hrkach

About the Author

Ellen Gable Hrkach

Ellen Gable Hrkach

Ellen Gable Hrkach and her husband, James, have been certified NFP teachers since 1984. Ellen is also an award-winning, bestselling author of 13 books, an editor, publisher, and self-publishing book coach. Her newest book is Life From the Bottom Shelf. The mother of five adult sons and grandmother of three precious grandchildren, Ellen lives in Pakenham, Ontario with her husband. Contact her at Full Quiver Publishing.