pickI know Christmas is over, but I had been so busy that I didn‘t get these finished until now. They are both outstanding classics. They are perfect examples of great literature for children. They both contained nuanced characters facing real problems. Both books have challenging vocabulary. It is no surprise to me that they have stood the test of time.
pick"The House Without a Christmas Tree" was a favorite when I was little. I am pretty sure I watched the TV special before I read it. Still it really hit home.
In my case, it was my Mom who banned the Christmas tree. Ultimately my father won out and we went out to the mall on Christmas Eve and bought one. The woman threw in the ornaments because we had to take the floor model.
The House Without a Christmas Tree | 
