On the 12th Day of Christmas it is time for a story!
Christmas isn't Christmas for me without at least one telling of Prince Edward Island author David Weale's children's book... The True Meaning of Crumbfest
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It is the story of a curious mouse named Eckhart, who sets off to discover the truth about that most abundant time of the year, Crumbfest, when bounteous crumbs miraculously appear in the old Prince Edward Island farmhouse in which he lives. It's a heartwarming tale of the magic that happens when the "Outside" and the "Inside" come together.
Thanks, once again, to David for giving me permission a couple of years ago to tell this wonder-full Christmas story. It's a delightful book... with wonderful illustrations... for both kids and adults that should, in my humble opinion... GRIN... be in every home library.
Before we get to the story though, congratulations for David are in order. He scored a Canadian literary coup this year.
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre chose Weale’s book Doors in the Air
for this year’s Toronto Dominion Bank's Grade One Book Giveaway, the largest
free-book distribution program for school-aged children in Canada.All English and French Grade 1 students in Canada will receive a copy of Weale’s book.
That’s more than 500,000 copies in total. A real honour for a wonderful and deserving author. More here.
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Today would have been my brother Bob's birthday. He grew up to be a wonderful guy and we really miss him when Christmas rolls around. When he was little he loved listening to stories and I loved telling or reading them to him. So snuggle up on a cloud little brother, put a marshmallow on your hot chocolate and start dunking your toast into that chocolatey goodness as you listen...this one is for you too!
Merry Christmas everyone and thanks a million for visiting my blog. May Christmas bring you the warmth and love of family and friends and may 2015 be healthy and prosperous for you! See you in the New Year.
Sharon
Just click on the widget below to listen to the story!
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