It started at the Apple Store. (Actually it started long before that.) The young 20-something clerk leaned toward me and asked if I could believe it. Believe what? She wanted to know if I could believe that they already had their Christmas tree up...
People are looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast with family this week, but they are also looking ahead to checking off the items on their Christmas shopping list. Almost everyday I read the adage -
Something they want; something they need; something to wear; something to read...
I wish I knew WHO originated that. I surely would credit that individual or organization here.
And, of course, I am focused on the last part - #something to read.
Here are three reasons to add something to read for the kids and teens on your shopping list.
- Books Offer New Adventures After the flurry of gifts on Christmas, kids are faced with days off school and some extra time on their hands. Giving a book for Christmas is a great passport to new places, new experiences, and new learning challenges.
- Books Bring People Together Our family looks forward to additional time together over the Christmas break. Being able to stay in our jammies a tad later or staying up way to late has always been a time to pull out those board games. It can also be a time to share a new book. The #something to read book might be a new publication or it might be a treasured title for a parent or grandparent to share with the child.
- Books Foster Spiritual Growth Just after Christmas comes the New Year. Giving a child a new devotional is a perfect way to encourage them to take a fresh look at God's Word.
I took a poll on Twitter, and 100% of the people who responded said that they would be giving at least one book this Christmas.
What about your gift giving this year? Will the gifts under your tree include #something to read?
Carol
