The Christmas Letters: A Timeless Story for Every Generation    by Bret Nicholaus Order:  USA  Can Center Street, 2006 (2006) Hardcover Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Melissa Parcel Every year, the family gathers together to celebrate Christmas. Grandpa, grandma, their children and grandchildren join for food and family time. This year, however, grandpa has the feeling that he won't be around for many more Christmases, so he wants to impart a special gift to help his family remember him and to help them know what the holiday really means. Grandpa gives each family member a Christmas letter - though not the type of letter you might be suspecting. He explains the significance of the letters for the individuals, and encourages family members to take them out every year. This sweet, touching story can be shared with the entire family. The rich illustrations reinforce the impact of the tale. If your family is struggling to make the holiday season special and meaningful, The Christmas Letters will provide inspiration. This small volume would also make an ideal gift to share with others. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Contemporary books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews