Books like The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

What a wonderful Christmas tale this is! When I queued up for it at the library, I hadn’t realized the kindle edition comes with narration. And the narrator is James Earl Jones, no less. This definitely adds another layer of emotion to the story. Even better are the exquisite illustrations, which are most impressive! There are only three characters: a despairing woodcarver, a young woman, and her eight-year-old son. The theme is hope, and it is beautifully conveyed in a touching yet not sugary sweet or melodramatic manner. This story is geared to adults and children alike and can be read over lunch, or even better, as a bedtime story in front of the fire. Highly recommended for all!