One of our family's very favorite Christmas traditions is a children's book advent countdown. Each night in December, we unwrap and read a beloved children's book about Christmas each night, some from the library and some from our own collection. Several years ago I shared a post with 15 of our all-time favorite Christmas picture books. This list includes new favorites that have found a special place in my collection because of their focus on the spirit of giving, and the joy we get from trying to make others happy.
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by Jill M. Lekovic at the library. The book advocates a positive, early start to toilet training (ideally between 6-12 months), so that your child can be out of diapers and finished with potty training as early as his or her 2nd birthday.
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was a huge hit at my house, and I ended up purchasing my own copy. So when I heard that there was a new 
, of course I wanted to try it! 
. I love reading through the ingredient lists and looking at the pictures. Sadly, most cookbooks turn out to be duds, in my opinion. I always check out cookbooks from the library before buying them now. I learned my lesson after buying several cookbooks by a Food Network Star at Costco. Several years later I was finally able to accept defeat and donate them to Goodwill (I couldn't sell them).
at your local bookstore or library. Tips for environmental action are great for older kids, but cultivating a love of nature can start from a very early age. Here are some of my favorite books that encourage love and respect for our planet for kids of different ages . Any one of these books would make an excellent Christmas gift for a special little someone in your life.
