Book Thoughts: Christmas in the Country (Rylant)

• a girl describes the Christmas traditions from her childhood
• cheerful, simple and cozy
• mentions attending church and being told “what Christmas was about” but no mention of Jesus
• mentions Santa
• whimsical illustrations

Type: picture book
Ages: 2-7
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Diane Goode

If you’re looking for a more simple picture book to add to your Christmas collection, this one is refreshingly cheery. An easy one for me to recommend!