Create a New Tradition this Christmas - Give Jesus a Gift from
Your Family Book Review - A Stocking for Jesus by Suzanne
Middendorf Arruda & illustrated by Betina Ogden Reviewed by Lisa
M. Hendey
It's never too late to begin a new family tradition, especially
one which emphasizes the true meaning of the Christmas season.
With her book A Stocking for Jesus (Pauline Books and Media,
September 2003, paperback) author Suzanne Arruda shares the
inspiring story of one little girl who remembered what Christmas
is truly all about.
Young readers and their parents will be inspired by the story of
young Elise, who takes time amidst the holiday decorating to
remember Jesus on the occasion of his birthday. Elise and her
family create a new family tradition by giving gifts to Jesus in
the form of acts of love, service and prayer. The family gifts
are noted on slips of paper and placed in Jesus' special
stocking.
Along with the fun story and bright illustrations, this book
comes complete with a ready-made family activity, enabling your
child or family to create and fill your own "Stocking for
Jesus". With its emphasis on the true meaning of giving, A
Stocking for Jesus deserves a place in your family's holiday
reading repertoire.
For additional information on A Stocking for Jesus visit
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0819870765/digitalcropper-
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Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous
web sites, including
http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader. Visit her
at
http://www.lisahendey.com
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