The Spirit of Christmas
Kindergarten-Grade 4–&I; had just nodded off,/at a quarter past four,/when the Spirit of Christmas/stepped in through my door. So begins this lovely story in which all the delights of the season are presented.  Realism and fantasy are satisfyingly paired to bring the mixed-media illustrations of treasured holiday scenes to life. Many of the paintings include bits of lyrics and music from well-known carols. The message is sweet; no matter how fancy one's decorations, no matter how elaborate one's feast, or how many pretty packages wait beneath the tree, &It; is love that makes the angels sing. A beautiful and timeless book.–Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public LibraryEND