https://skytreebooks.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://skytreebooks.org/blog/christmasbooksforadvent monthly 0.5 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/2f0fc212-d4e3-4f91-8bf8-c788d13c0573/81ItvdQZoyL._SL1500_.jpg Blog - Christmas Books for Advent - The Christmas Promise by Alison Mitchell and Catalina Echeverri From Riley: This book connects children to the reason WHY Jesus needed to be born a baby to rescue the world. They will see firsthand the HOPE that is found in Jesus. From the Publisher: This hardback storybook is a captivating retelling of the Christmas story, showing how God kept his promise to send a new King, a rescuing King, a forever King! Ages: 3-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/cea0cbb3-0818-465c-b9fa-52a15a022ffe/the_tale_of_three_trees-1.jpg Blog - Christmas Books for Advent - The Tale of Three Trees Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt From Riley: This is one of those picture books that not only connects with your child, but will change you as well. It’s marketed as an Easter book, but it’s a wonderful addition to your Christmas bookshelf. It showcases the journey of three trees who find PEACE in what they are created in to, despite what they originally hoped for. From the Publisher: Children will be deeply touched as they understand the significance of Christ's life and his atoning sacrifice on the cross. Ages: 3-7 (however, we think this is great for all aged kids) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/9d6fd0d8-c5b6-4e97-ba4c-0e1966510a95/71QurA-SsKL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Blog - Christmas Books for Advent - Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo From Riley: This story shows children the JOY in choosing to think of others and extending compassion. Highly recommend adding this to your shelves and returning to it year after year. From the Publisher: It is just before Christmas when an organ grinder and monkey appear on the street outside Frances’s apartment. When it’s quiet she can hear their music, and when she looks out her window at midnight, she sees them sleeping outside. Finally the day of the Christmas pageant arrives, but when it’s Frances’s turn to speak, all she can think about is the organ grinder’s sad eyes — until a door opens just in time, and she finds the perfect words to share. Ages: 4-8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/d856dfc4-4dcf-48d6-8a2f-4ac5d3bd0aa3/91LHTdVqd-L._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_AIweblab1378949%2CT1_.webp Blog - Christmas Books for Advent - You are Special by Max Lucado From Riley: This is a relatable book for all ages that will help your kids see how Jesus came to earth to clean up our mess. We end advent by reminding them of His great LOVE for us, in spite of how we fail. From the Publisher: Tully wants to be a part of all the Christmas festivities along with his human family, but they are always telling him, “No Tully. Sit down. You will make a mess.” When his leash gets tangled around the Christmas tree, the whole tree falls down, creating a big mess! Tully is afraid his family will be mad that he ruined Christmas, but instead they are reminded of the very first Christmas when Jesus came to Earth to clean up our messes. Ages: 4-8 https://skytreebooks.org/blog/jn168js6qvsowxao9f6ccmcdkq5975 monthly 0.5 2026-11-10 https://skytreebooks.org/blog/contentmentkidsbooks monthly 0.5 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/e57d7884-817a-4cd6-9b09-83cbd6c68252/quiltmakersgiftbyjeffbrumbeau.jpeg Blog - Growing in Contentment - The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau From Riley: As a parent, there’s books you read that speak to you just as much as your kids. This is one of those books. We’ve returned to this book 10+ times now and it can be read year round. Even my husband gives this a 10/10 and has opened up conversations with our 4 year old about wanting what others have and how true joy comes from thinking and giving. If you only buy one book from this list, it should be this one! From the Publisher: The heartwarming, strongly moral tale supports important values, and the detailed illustrations, featuring dozens of lovingly rendered quilt patterns, offer hours of delight. Ages: 3-8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/f5b25f08-3431-46e8-bc40-9125873387b3/sidewalkflowersbyjonarnolawson.webp Blog - Growing in Contentment - Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson & Sydney Smith From Riley: A wordless picture book can feel intimidating, but it gives you such an opportunity for creativity, wonder and connection. I love how the story can change each time you read it and for older siblings, they can even narrate their own version. I recommend looking through the entire book before you start so you can get an idea of the story you want to build. From the Publisher: In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. Ages: 3-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/2e623a62-434c-480f-8046-03e666b5b196/simonandthebetterbonebycoreytabor.webp Blog - Growing in Contentment - Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor From Riley: Your kids will love these beautiful illustrations and see the consequences of not being satisfied with what you have. Bonus: It’s a top bound book with two-page long spreads that kids will love! From the Publisher: Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cd4662ff89e233a2531ade/f64880d8-07b2-4626-85c3-1c553c65c3d3/lucyandthesaturdaysurprisemelissakruger.jpg Blog - Growing in Contentment - Lucy and the Saturday Surprise by Melissa Kruger From Riley: I love this book to help our kids see the pattern of envy: see, covert, desire and hide. If you have multiple kids that struggle wanting what their siblings have, this is a must read. From the Publisher: Everyone struggles with wanting what others have. Lucy and the Saturday Surprise helps children understand the dangers of letting desire fester into envy. 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From the Publisher: Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. 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