Through the years our collection of Christmas books has grown considerably. I find each new Christmas season makes these aging books dearer to my heart remembering the delight of reading them with my children. Little grandchildren now find wonder as we snuggle together and listen to the stories each one holds.
Here are just a few.
Baby’s Christmas is tattered now but still full of the sweetest illustrations by Eloise Wilkin who was so gifted in her ability to capture the innocence and preciousness of children .
aww… so sweet and snuggly.
Eloise Wilkin – Little Golden Books Illustrator
(1904-1987) Eloise Wilkin’s career covered more than fifty years, involving illustration and writing, free-lance drawing, and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institute of Technology, Eloise Burns and her friend Joan Esley moved to New York City where they hoped to have a better chance at careers in illustration. In 1935, Eloise married Sydney Wilkin and soon began a family of four children. She illustrated over 20 books with her sister Esther, who also married a Wilkin. In 1943, she was offered a contract with Simon & Schuster and worked almost exclusively for Little Golden Books until 1961.
Eloise Wilkin, who passed away in the late 1980s, was one of Golden Books’ most prolific and beloved illustrators. Some of her books, such as Prayers for Children, have never been out of print.
What a gorgeous little book that is. The illustrations are so sweet.
What a wonderful story! I love old, loved books and the wonderful memories that are made with them. I have some books still from when I was a kid and my girls still enjoy them! Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! -April
What a great collection! I didn't save any of my kid's books, now I regret it!
This is a wonderful collection. I wish I had more Christmas books to share with my grandchildren.
Awww I Love all of your Christmas books…. I miss buying all those types of books. My kids are all grown up and I don't have a grandchildren yet! Thanks for sharing.
Pattie
What wonderful Treasures!!!!!!
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I love old childrens books. We've also collected new ones each year since my children were little. This Christmas will be the first time we'll be reading them to the grandbabies! I can't wait!
Your pictures look so nice in their pretty frames.
I love your collection and especially The Little Golden Books. I agree about her sweet illustrations! Makes me want to step into the page and be there:)
Great show and tell!
Hugs,
Linda C PS I see on your profile that we have been married the same number of years:)
What a lovely, lovely post. Book are some of my most favorite things and being able share them with the people we love is a blessing. Those are some wonderful treasures you have there, not only for the thing itself, but for the hours they represent in time spent with family.
Blessings.
Jen
What could be more enjoyable than to sit down together as a family and read a book to the children! Even the adults have fun ~ I know I did! What a fun collection!
Blessings!
Your Christmas books are quite interesting and I'm sure they make a lovely read for you and the little ones.