Christmas Books for the Entire Family

Leslea Wahl recommends a selection of Catholic Christmas books for all ages.

For the read-aloud crowd:

A Mouse and a Miracle
By Cathy Gilmore

Looking for a new Christmas storybook for the little ones? This heartwarming picture book tells the story of Mary’s incredible calling to become the mother of our savior, from the perspective of a tiny little mouse named Moshe. This engaging story will delight youngsters while teaching them about the amazing faith of Mary. The illustrations by Jeanie Egolf are absolutely beautiful. This one is sure to become a family treasure!

For independent readers: 

Sisters of the Last Straw: The Christmas Tree Caper
By Karen Kelly Boyce

This fun chapter book is part of a series that follows a group of women who long to be nuns but, for various reasons, have not been asked to join other convents. So, these delightful misfits have created their own order — the Sisters of the Last Straw. In this Christmas caper, the Sisters decide to sell Christmas trees in order to raise money so they can purchase gifts for needy children. The story is full of mishaps that will leave your children giggling and wanting more of the Sisters’ adventures.

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For Teenage Readers:

Gifts: Visible and Invisible
By 8 authors from CatholicTeenBooks

This book for teens is the second anthology by authors at CatholicTeenBooks.com. The eight short stories, in a variety of genres, including contemporary, historical, and dystopian, are designed to make the season a little more meaningful. All the inspiring Christmas tales are about a gift, and each have an edifying message. Gifts: Visible and Invisible is a fantastic way to introduce your teens to the writing styles of several different CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.

For Adults: 

The Diary of Joseph and Mary
By Dennis P. McGeehan

Looking for a book the whole family could enjoy reading together? This novel is a fictional yet possible, unique look into the lives of Joseph and Mary. The story consists of diary entries beginning when they were children and ends right before Jesus’ public ministry. The author uses his imagination but also Catholic tradition and historical facts to create this fascinating story. This book provides a look into that period of history, making you ponder what life must have been like for these two faithful servants.

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