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Christmas Stories for Children

We read and reviewed over 100 Christmas Stories. We felt that younger children would get the most enjoyment from the 30 titles we selected below. We hope you enjoy reading them to your children, grandchildren, or to students in your classroom.

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• The Elves and the Shoemaker by The Brothers Grimm

  A poor shoemaker and his wife are down to their last piece of leather when their fortunes change thanks to help from talented elves.

The Velveteen Rabbit
• The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

  "When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real. "

• Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

  A must-read on Christmas Eve!

• The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Andersen

  A tree can't wait to grow up and achieve great things, rather than appreciate the present.

• The Last Dream of Old Oak by Hans Christian Andersen

  An unlikely conversation between and old oak and a mayfly.

The Tailor of Gloucester
• The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter

  Similar to The Elves and the Shoemaker, these lovely mice take over sewing for an aged tailor at Christmas time, but have to 'paws' for his cat!

• Christmas Greetings from a Fairy to a Child by Lewis Carroll

  A festive holiday poem (forgetting fairy tricks and elfish play for a moment) from the beloved author of Alice in Wonderland

• A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain

  Twain treats us to his playful, dry wit, in his Santa's response to children's letters.

The Sprig of Holly
• The Sprig of Holly by Frank Stockton

  A dwarf demands a year of the children's lives in exchange for the last piece of holly. Will they agree?

• The Night After Christmas by Anonymous

  A play off the "Twas the Night Before" verses, there's lots of recovering after the year's biggest holiday.

• Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells

  After reading, young children might rethink their wish to have Christmas all the time.

Linus' speech in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
• The True Meaning of Christmas (recited by Linus) from The Bible, King James Version, Luke

  In this unforgettable scene, Linus recites scripture to explain what Christmas is all about in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

• The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

  The whole story: youth in the Burzee forest, manhood when he starts his journey with the reindeer, and old age to the mantle of immortality.

• Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  This scarecrow gets recruited by Santa to scare away polar explorers and spread joy at Christmas time.

Christmas; or, The Good Fairy
• Christmas; or, The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe

  A precious story about the joy of thoughtful gift-making and giving to appreciative recipients.

• The Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin

  "A real Christmas baby was not to be lightly named, the whole family agreed on that."

• Cousin Tribulation's Story by Louisa May Alcott

  A heartwarming story about an oatmeal parade and "angel-children" who help a family in need.

Little Jack HornerA Snow Man
• The Brownie's Xmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  The children give a brownie Christmas for the first time in one thousand years!

• A Snow Man by Anonymous

  Nothing more fun than making a big snow man!

• Little Jack Horner by Mother Goose

  We couldn't leave out this classic nursery rhyme featuring Christmas pie!

Papa Panov's Special Christmas
• Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy

  An old man welcomes strangers into his home, a story of compassion and kindness.

Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride
• The Christmas Ball by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  A toe-tapping story about children and fairies dancing under the shade of the Christmas tree.

• Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride by Katharine Lee Bates

  Mrs. Claus is the narrator of this poem by the author best known for America the Beautiful

• The Snowflake Tree by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  A beautiful winter poem describing a snow-kissed tree.

• A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to be True by Louisa May Alcott

  A children's take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alcott shares a delightful story from a young girl's point of view.

A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True
• The Little Thief in the Pantry by Anonymous

  During this season where pantries are full of goodies, here's a charming story about a little girl's compassion for a mouse who learns the difference between stealing and giving.

• The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express by William Dean Howells

  Who doesn't love a story about trains at Christmas time?

• The Christmas Masquerade by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  What will the parents do when their children get "stuck" in Christmas holiday costumes and become the characters they were only pretending to be?

• Turkeys Turning the Tables by William Dean Howells

  A word of caution: after reading, your children might want to set free, rather than eat, turkeys this holiday!

The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express
• The Pumpkin-Glory by William Dean Howells

  This story is in season anytime between Thanksgiving and the New Year.

• Christmas in Seventeen Seventy Six by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton

  Set during the Revolutionary War, a family anxiously awaits their captain-father's return after the surprise Christmas Day attack crossing the Delaware River.

• A Christmas Hamper by Anonymous

  A couple clever poems fit for the season.

A Christmas Hamper
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

  Santa is simply ruining their business, and something must be done at once!

• Little Bun Rabbit by L. Frank Baum

  Dorothy and a bunny have a discussion about Santa.

• The Legend of Babouscka by Anonymous

  A Russian tale of an old lady who got lost on her way to visit the Christ Child. Legend has it, she's still looking, and delivering presents on her way.

• How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats by Elia W. Peattie

  How will Santa deliver their presents? The lease says no peddlers or agents can enter the apartment building-- how will be most famous toy peddler get in?

Round the Yule Log: Christmas in Norway
• Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway by Peter Christen Asbjornsen

  This Norwegian folk tale is about mischievous trolls who invade the farm every Christmas Eve.

• A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

  Even young children can reminisce about simpler days of Christmases past.

• Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse by Charles Dickens

  A raucous Christmas Eve ball featuring characters from A Christmas Carol.

• Uncle Richard's New Year Dinner by Lucy Maud Montgomery

  Nothing melts an old family feud like a home cooked dinner from the heart to start the year off right. By the author of Anne of Green Gables.

• William's New Year's Day by Richmal Crompton

  Imagine if you were eleven years old and got to manage a candy store on New Year's Day!

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Classic Short Stories for Kids

This is a collection of famous classical short stories for kids that are available online. We have selected a variety of stories from different authors. The links go directly to the stories where they can be read online. You might also be interested in the poems for kids page.

• "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop
  The Lion and the Mouse is a classic Aesop fable. A lion generously spares a mouse it was about to kill. The mouse promise to repay the lion some day.
• "The Three Little Pigs" by Unknown
  This fairy tale originates in England. Three pigs build homes but only one builds a home strong enough to withstand wolf attacks.
• "Hansel and Gretel" by Brothers Grimm
  "Hansel and Gretel" is a classic fairy tale about two abandoned children who encounter a witch in the forest. The witch lures the children in to her home with delicious food but she really intends to eat them.
• "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen
  This fairy tale from by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a special test that can identify a real princess. The sensitivity test involves placing a pea underneath a stack of mattresses.
• "The Ants and the Grasshopper" by Aesop
  This classic Aesop fable is set in late fall. It follows a group of hardworking ants drying out the grain they had stored during the summer. They encounter a grasshopper who foolishly failed to store any food for the winter.
• "How the Camel Got His Hump" by Rudyard Kipling
  This tale from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories tells how the camel, fond of saying "Humph!", got his hump from an encounter with a djinn.
• "A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum
  The Land of Oz creator L. Frank Baum wrote this story about deamons that kidnap Santa Claus. Fortunately, Santa Claus has some help completing his toy deliveries.
• "The Snow Image" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  A brother and sister make a snow girl that comes to life - a snow sister. She is so lifelike that their father insists on bringing the snow girl inside, which is a mistake.
• "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain
  Mark Twain wrote this short story in 1865. It was included in a short story collection. The story covers jumping frogs, cheating and betting.
• "The Frog Prince" by Brothers Grimm
  This classic Grimm fairy tale follows the story of a talking frog and a spoiled princess.
• "The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Grahame.
  This tale tells the story of a boy who befriends a dragon. The dragon is discovered by the townspeople who send for St. George to slay it. The story was published in Grahame's Dream Days book.
• "The Remarkable Rocket" by Oscar Wilde
  This humorous short story tells the tale of an arrogant and boisterous rocket. The rocket thinks he is remarkable and better than all the other fireworks.
• "The Bundle of Sticks" by Aesop
  There are no animals in this Aesop fable. A father uses the concept of a bundle of sticks to teach the importance of unity and working together to his young sons.
• "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by Brothers Grimm
  This fairy tale tells the story of a group of little elves that help a cobbler make shoes. There are multiple variations and translations of the tale.
• "The Kite That Went to the Moon" by Evelyn Sharp
  The story is part of Evelyn Sharp's short story collection, The Other Side of the Moon. A boy makes a giant kite and his friend draws a moon and stars on it. They are embarrassed when the kite doesn't fly.
• "Snow White" by Brothers Grimm
  The are variations on this fairy tale that was first published in 1812. As many children already know it involves a wicked, vain stepmother queen who is jealous and envious of the King's daughter, Snow White.
• "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen
  This is a very clever fairy tale invented by Andersen that tells the story of a little bird that does not fit in and is teased by the other birds in the barnyard.
• "The Dog and His Refection" by Aesop
  This Aesop fable teaches the foolishness of greed. A dog looking at his reflection in the water spies a bigger bone than the bone is carrying.
• "The Bogey-Beast" by Flora Annie Steel (retold
  This is an entertaining fairy tale about an optimistic poor, old woman who unknowingly encounters the Bogey-Beast when she finds a perfectly good black pot lying in a ditch.

Oorfene Deuce and his wooden soldiers

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Harry Potter

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Alice in Wonderland

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Moomin

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The Chronicles of Narnia

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Urfin Deuce and his wooden soldiers

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Deniska's stories

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Oorfene Deuce and his wooden soldiers

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The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Pinocchio

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Oorfene Deuce and His Wooden Soldiers (1963)

The second book in the Magical Land series written by Alexander Volkov. If the first part, The Wizard of the Emerald City, relied on the American Layman Baum's fairy tale about the land of Oz, then the story of Oorfene and all subsequent ones are exclusively Volkov's imagination. Events unfold after the death of the sorceress Gingema. Oorfene Deuce, a carpenter and her former assistant, declares herself the successor, revives an army of hand-carved wooden soldiers, and captures the Emerald City. He is helped by a revived bear skin and a wooden clown. The familiar company will confront the villain - Ellie, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Bold Lion. Illustrations for Volkov's books were created by the artist Leonid Vladimirsky, the girl Ellie looks like his daughter. In the spring of 2017, a full-length cartoon from the Melnitsa studio was released.

Alice in Wonderland (1865)

A fairy tale written by the English mathematician Charles Lutwidge Johnson (aka Lewis Carroll). Good for children and especially good if re-read as an adult: familiar adventures are overgrown with additional meanings, philosophical jokes and allusions. Still, after all, "Alice" is one of the best examples of literature in the genre of the absurd, and concurrently - the progenitor of the many-sided fantasy genre. The first illustrations for the fairy tale were created by the author himself, but the black-and-white drawings of the cartoonist John Tenniel are considered canonical.

Moomintrolls (1945 - 1993)

Funny Moomin trolls and the whole Moomin Valley, inhabited by other extraordinary characters, were invented by the Finnish writer Tove Jansson. She also left dozens of drawings that clearly illustrate some of the adventures of the descendants of the Scandinavian trolls, and later drew comics about the Moomins. Books are imbued with goodness, humor and optimism, and some quotes want to be hung on the wall. For example, this one: "Everyone needs warmth and light, even Morra." There are many adaptations, including a series of Soviet puppet cartoons.

Chronicles of Narnia (1950 - 1956)

During the bombing of London in 1940, four Pevensie children are evacuated to the home of an old family friend. There, playing hide and seek, the younger girl Lucy hides in the Wardrobe and finds her way to Narnia, a magical land where animals can talk and magic is as natural as breathing. The cycle includes seven books published since 1950 to 1956. The stories contain Christian ideas. In the head of the author, Clive Lewis, it all began with images of a faun carrying an umbrella, a queen on a sleigh, and a magnificent lion.

Harry Potter (1997 - 2016)

The most famous modern fairy tale that managed to tear children away from TVs and computers and put them back to reading. And voluntarily and for a long time. Consists of seven parts, full of magical adventures that gradually become darker and more dangerous. It all starts with a boy named Harry, who one day finds out that he is a wizard. Then there will be years of study at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the first flights on a broom, circulating potions, forays into the Forbidden Forest, dangerous magical competitions and a constant struggle with evil forces. Written by British writer JK Rowling. The first print run was only 1,000 copies. The total circulation of all books is more than 300 million copies. The most famous series of illustrations was created by the artist Jim Kay.

Deniska stories (1959)

A book by the Soviet writer Viktor Dragunsky, which must be given to children. It was included in the list of "100 books for schoolchildren", but more importantly, the fact that it is hilariously funny. In the center of the story is the mischievous boy Denis, who constantly gets into funny situations: either he pours porridge on the head of a passerby, or he flies up under the dome of the circus. The action takes place in Moscow in the late 1950s. The prototype of the protagonist was the writer's son, and one of the stories mentions the birth of his younger sister Xenia. The book received more than a dozen adaptations in the 60s and 70s, and its audio version is impossible to listen to without giggling.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)

A fairy tale story by the English writer Roald Dahl about a boy named Charlie Bucket. He lives in a tiny house on the outskirts, his family is so poor that Charlie can only get one chocolate bar a year - for his birthday. Everything changes when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket in one of Wonka's amazingly delicious chocolates and enters the Chocolate Factory of the eccentric confectioner Willy Wonka. The most famous film adaptation was made by director Tim Burton, the role of Willy Wonka was played by Johnny Depp. Dahl's children's books are distinguished by the presence of black humor, rudeness, unexpected endings and boundless fun - not only children, but also adults cannot be torn away.

Peter Pan (1902-1904)

The story of a boy who did not want to grow up was invented by the Scottish playwright and novelist James Barry in the early 1900s. The literary basis is different from the widely known Disney cartoon. James Barry wrote two stories: in the first, Peter Pan escapes from the house through the chimney and flies away to Kensington Gardens, and in the second he meets Wendy and shows her Neverland. Later she wrote a play. The character was based on Michael Davis, one of the writer's five adopted children (he became the guardian of the five sons of his close friends when they died).

The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Pinocchio (1936)

First, the writer Alexei Nikolayevich Tolstoy, being in exile, undertook to translate the Italian fairy tale by Carlo Collodi about the adventures of Pinocchio. In the process, Tolstoy got carried away and created his own version of the original story: less moralistic, more adventurous and fun. Tolstoy later wrote a play and a screenplay for the film. At first, the illustrations for the books were black and white, then colored watercolors. Subsequent editions have been illustrated by many famous artists in a variety of styles, including caricature sketches and abstractions. The fairy tale has several adaptations, the most famous version is directed by Leonid Nechaev (1975).

Old Man Hottabych (1938)

Soviet fairy tale by Lazar Lagin, published in three editions: 1938, 1953 and 1955. The further, the more ideologized and political the text becomes, anti-capitalist inserts and attacks against the United States appear. And in the original, this is a kind fairy tale about the pioneer Volka Kostylkov, who fished out an old jug from the Moscow River and released a genie. Based on the story, a feature film was made (1956).

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top 10 rating according to KP

Children's literature is a special world. The most incredible stories happen here, amazing meetings and travels take place. We make a lot of demands on a children's book. It must be paper, bright, beautiful and capture from the very first pages! Years go by, and to the classic works of Marshak, Barto, Mikhalkov, Nosov, no less wonderful works by contemporary writers are added.

Oksana STASHENKO

theater and film actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation

— The first books I remember are little books. My mother bought them for me, a one and a half year old girl, walking past a bookstore from work. Then they cost two, three, five kopecks. It was 1967-1968. “Gray neck”, “About the dog Paw” - I still remember what they looked like! Every evening my mother, putting me to bed, read books. Very quickly I learned all the poems and fairy tales by heart. At the age of 4, without studying letters, she began to read herself. We walked down the street and I began to read the signs. I was very fond of Dragunsky "Deniska's stories". By the way, when I went to enter the Saratov Theater School after the eighth grade, I read just one of the stories - “From Above, Down, Obliquely”. And they accepted me!

The CP poster will tell you what you should definitely read to your heirs. We have compiled a rating of the best books for children according to the KP version, which includes both works familiar from Soviet times and novels by new talented authors. And parents and psychologists shared with us their lists of literature for children and adolescents. Tell us about your favorite children's books in the comments.

1.

Author: Victor Dragunsky

Plot: In these short stories, every schoolchild will recognize himself. The stories published in 1959 are still being read with a bang! And in 2012 they were included in the list of "100 books for schoolchildren. "

The main character of the stories is a boy Denis Korablev. He, like all boys, loves to play pranks, learn new things and experience everything. And Denis is one of those who learn not from the mistakes of others, but from their own. He pours semolina out of the window, naively thinking that no one will know about it, inadvertently becomes a "decoy" in the circus and flies under the dome, comes up with incredible reasons for being late to school, from time to time does not study his lessons and gets into oh-oh- very awkward situations. Children, reading this book, will laugh heartily with their parents, and at the same time unobtrusively wrap morality around their ears about how important it is to obey and learn lessons.

2.

Author: Kate Dicamillo

Plot: This work will not leave any reader indifferent. It is about how a cold porcelain rabbit acquires the ability to love and compassion. Once, grandmother Pelegrina gave her granddaughter Abelin a luxurious birthday present - a dapper porcelain rabbit. Abelin loved him, but he did not reciprocate her love. He didn't care. It seemed as if he had no heart. And can a porcelain doll have it?

One day, Edward accidentally fell over the side of the ship and ended up in the depths of the sea. It was caught by an old fisherman. There was no trace of Edward's former gloss. But it turned out that in order to be loved, you don’t have to be beautiful at all! The fisherman brought the rabbit home to his wife. Later, Edward began to fall into all sorts of hands - good and bad. Each such meeting seemed to add something good to the soul of the rabbit. Of course, a miracle happened: he learned to endure, love and feel losses...0103

Author: Paula Wallace

A beautiful, engaging book, and an excellent guide for adults and children on how to behave in certain situations. By the way, the amazingly tender illustrations in the book are also the work of the writer Paula Wallace.

... Mr. Reginald is a well-mannered and sedate rabbit. He works as a school principal and loves his students very much. But even Reginald is not averse to taking a break from mischievous people during the holidays. However, here, like snow on their heads, nephews fall down to visit - three little rabbits who sweep and eat everything in their path. However, do not think that they are only capable of destroying. When trouble happens to the uncle's neighbor, they are the first to come to the rescue.

4.

Author: Nikolai Nosov

Plot: Shorties live in the Flower City - little people-babies and babies. Among this people Dunno stands out, for whom, because of his frivolity, everything goes topsy-turvy. If he undertakes to compose poetry, it turns out to be rubbish. Draws portraits - those whom he captured are mortally offended ...

One day, Znayka invents a balloon on which the kids go on a trip. The ball crashes and the travelers, almost dying, end up in the Green City, where Dunno and his comrades are in for real adventures - they find themselves in the hands of the strict doctor Medunitsa.

5.

Author: Alexander Volkov

Plot: The total circulation of books written by Alexander Melentievich exceeded 25 million copies! In Soviet times, to get a book from the series "The Wizard of the Emerald City", you had to stand in line. Then a postcard came, and the children ran to the library to borrow this wonderful story for 10 days.

...A terrible hurricane takes the house of a girl from Kansas, Ellie, to an unknown country. There she, along with her faithful dog Totoshka, meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Lion. Together they go to the wizard of the Emerald City, who is able to fulfill any desire. Ellie wants to go back to Kansas, Scarecrow gets brains, Lion gets courage, and Tin Woodman gets a heart. All wishes will come true if friends fulfill very difficult conditions.

6.

Author: Louis Shih

Plot: The chief winter wizard and his wife, after the merry holidays, go on a well-deserved vacation - on a round-the-world trip on a snow-white ship. But even on vacation, Santa does not stop working! He checks the lists of obedient and naughty children, thinks about what he will give them next Christmas.

Nasty Nat is also on the ship, extremely dissatisfied with her gift. She dreams of stealing Santa's list of good kids and putting her name on it.

7.

Author: Sandra DIECKMANN

Plot: A beautiful book with deep philosophical overtones: loved ones are always there, even if now there is no opportunity to hug them. Bosom friends Chanterelle and Wolf spend every day together: walking in the forest, playing, sharing stories and admiring the starry sky. But one day the Wolf disappears, and the Chanterelle is left alone. She is trying to figure out where her true friend has gone and find him.

A beautiful book with unusual illustrations by Sandra Dieckmann that take up the entire surface of the page. Here is an amazing sea, colorful mountains, animals, as if descended from ancient rock paintings. I want to look at this magnificence endlessly.

8.

Author: Tamara Mikheeva

Subject: Wonderful writer, finalist of the Prize. Vladislav Krapivina, laureate of the National Prize "Cherished Dream" and Literary Prize. S. Mikhalkova this time performs in a slightly different role and presents an exciting ... detective. This is an unusual story, because the investigation here is conducted not by policemen and professional detectives, but by children. They investigate the disappearance of paintings from their grandmother's house, where they came for the holidays.

Once an intricate building, and to this day keeping many secrets, belonged to the artist Mukhin, grandmother's teacher. After him, valuable paintings remained. One day, strangers appear in the house, after whose visit the memorable meeting disappears. The heroes of the book have to learn a lot of interesting things and uncover secrets and mysteries along the way. The book is written in excellent Russian, and the illustrations deserve special praise - there are many of them, and they are very cool.

9.

Author: Anna Zenkova

Anna Zenkova is a young writer. But well deserved. As soon as she released her debut story "With warm greetings from Fyokla", the reader's love immediately fell upon her. And at the same time the "Teenager N" award, the Vladislav Krapivin award in the honorary nomination "Commander's Choice".

Now the second story has arrived, which all schoolchildren must read! Under the cover are again teenage problems and experiences that from the first page you begin to experience, as if your own. The main characters are two completely different boys - German Babochkin plays hockey, dreams of the NHL and knows how to please everyone, and the other Grigory Stolyarov, who ended up at the same desk with him, on the contrary, is a kind of loser in life. Everyone teases him, but he ... at least that. But as they say, opposites attract? This is what happens to our heroes.

10.

Author: Veniamin Kaverin

This is a work from the category that stays with us for life, teaches and touches to the core. "Two Captains" is a story about friendship, betrayal and how important it is to find the truth, even if it means putting half of your life into it.

Due to an illness suffered in childhood, Sanya Grigoriev cannot speak. One day, a large water wash a mailman's bag on the shore. For many months, the main entertainment for the children is reading letters written by the participants of the polar expedition.

Sanya cannot even imagine that he will soon learn to speak again, meet people closely associated with that expedition, and tell them the whole truth. Alas, Grigoriev will be accused of slander and now he will have to prove his case by all means.

Psychologist's comment

Anna Shilkina, child psychologist :

— My son and I love "Mr. Toomey's Christmas Miracle" by Susan Wojciechowski . It is about how the most unusual stories can happen around Christmas and how lonely hearts find each other. A special atmosphere is also created by amazing illustrations by Patrick Lynch . I want to read this book every winter! She teaches to accept people with their shortcomings, with their pain, and also tells how care and participation can warm a wounded soul. Makes you think about the importance of doing what you love.

“Prostodursen. Winter from start to finish” by Norwegian Rune Belsvik is a friend book for us. Every time my child and I discover something new in it. In a small country, there are heroes doing ordinary things. But there are enough problems. It is difficult to understand others, especially if they are not like you, to experience your bad mood, as well as the change of seasons, to be older, to give in. This book is a real guide on how to behave in difficult psychological situations.

"The Snow Book: Poems and Songs" is absolutely indispensable for winter holidays. It contains classical poems - Tyutchev, Pushkin, Yesenin, as well as modern poets, such as Andrei Usachev. Bright and sincere pictures help to develop imaginative thinking and memory.

One of my favorite works is " Winter of Bruno the Bear" by the Swedish writer Gunilla Ingvas . Book-mood, book-joy! This is a simple story about a bear cub and his dog friend Lola. It takes place in a winter forest, and the reader magically turns out to be an accomplice of events. Together with the bear, we look at the starry sky and feed the birds. Gunilla published a whole series of books about Bruno the bear, which teaches respect for nature.

Another publication for nature lovers is Christina Björk's Linnaean Calendar . A story about a girl who closely follows what is happening in nature. She creates herbariums, crafts, gifts, plants gardens, flowers, weaves wreaths of maple leaves. This book is suitable for elementary school children. Read in one breath.

"The Adventures of New Year's Toys" by Elena Rakitina - also for family reading. In anticipation of the New Year holidays, parents will remember how they were children and how they felt the approach of miracles, and children will learn the history of New Year's toys, about their character.

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