Books for Mom: Children's

Ok, ok, "Quick Takes" is supposed to be a list of seven, but-- I'm bending rules here, because I really want to talk about my Advent calendar. So, twenty-five Quick Takes...? Hey, at least it's a list, right?

A list of twenty-five books, wrapped and numbered... One for each day.

Inspired by Catholic blogger Elizabeth Foss, I did this for the first time last year, when my children were nearly 2 and nearly 3 years old. Some books were hits, others not so much-- but a year can do a great deal, and I've been mom long enough to know that even last month's "meh" can be this month's obsession. We'll see what they make of the collection this time around....!

Its spine is several of Foss' selections (I'll buy pretty much anything that she recommends!), rounded out with other Christmas books that we were lucky enough to receive. And I'd be so happy if you would comment with your suggestions, too! I'd love to hear what your young children are reading this season... For example, can anyone recommend a book for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe? It's an embarrassing gap in my current plan!

1. Who Is Coming to Our House? (Slate and Wolff)