White Holly

White Holly by Lady Gray is a warm, loving Christmas tale that brings to life a new version of the Santa story and how it came to be. The author has presented a beautiful memoir tribute to her father and the tender story he told of her birth.

This story captures the holiday spirit in an easy-to-read poem format. The detailed illustrations by D. A. Melvin bring this enchanting tale to life. Once you start the story you simply cannot stop until the end. The author and illustrations move you seamlessly from one scene to another.

This will be a keeper to be shared each Christmas with those you love as you wait for Santa to arrive at your home. White Holly is a fascinating story that will entertain all ages and become a cherished treasure. This book will be part of our Christmas books that come out to be read time and again.

Beth's Fella

This is a delightful, charming memoir that Frances D. Strong has written. Beth’s Fells is a beautiful coming-of-age story that follows the life of a girl and her best friend, a beautiful horse. It details how the girl dealt with her life as her sight began to fade more and more as she reached adulthood and had a family.

This book is written in an easy-to-read style that lets you feel like you intimately know the family. The characters are well developed and pull you right into the action of the story. You come to love these people and cheer Beth on as she meets every challenge with strength and spirit. The illustrations by Kay Payne help to move the story along as you vision the different happenings in Beth’s life.

Beth’s Fella is a book young people will enjoy reading. It teaches about horses and those that love them. It also helps children learn how to deal with disabilities. Thank you, Ms. Strong for sharing your story with us. This book will be on many shelves as a keeper for a long time