The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden and illustrated by Barbara Cooney is an old favorite that I had forgotten about. I was recently reminded of it when blogger Read Aloud Dad posted the cover on FB. I love this story of a little orphan girl who longs for a home and a doll who longs to be loved. This is a timeless and nostalgic tale that should be read year after year. It should be part of any family tradition. A must have Christmas book!
Hi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the kind mention. It is a great book isn't it?
Last Christmas I read The Polar Express for the first time to my kids, this Christmas it will be The Story of Holly and Ivy.
As you say - a must have Christmas book!
Read Aloud Dad