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Friday, December 14, 2012

Weekend Reads

*** I postponed posting my Weekend Reads until I could include a note about the devastation that occurred this morning in Newtown, Connecticut. I mention in this post my plans I have for the weekend with my child; and, while I am so blessed that I can do those things, my heart breaks for those parents who will never be able to hold their children again. I will hold my daughter closer than ever, and we will keep those touched by this horrible tragedy in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to these families and their loved ones.


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In keeping with our Christmas traditions, this weekend Katerot and I will be snuggled by the fireplace with mugs of hot chocolate, reading:


Title:  A Christmas Carol
Author: Charles Dickens
Illustrator:  Christian Birmingham
Publisher:  Running Press
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One of the best-loved and most quoted stories of “the man who invented Christmas”—English writer Charles Dickens—A Christmas Carol debuted in 1843 and has touched millions of hearts since.

Cruel miser Ebeneezer Scrooge has never met a shilling he doesn’t like...and hardly a man he does. And he hates Christmas most of all. When Scrooge is visited by his old partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, he learns eternal lessons of charity, kindness, and goodwill. Experience a true Victorian Christmas!




What book are you planning on curling up with?
Any Christmas traditions you'd like to share?
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
We'll see you Monday!

Happy Holidays!
 

Posted by A Belle’s Tales at 4:58 PM
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11 comments:

  1. Nyssa Perryman12/14/2012

    what an awful, tragic event. hug your sweet angel for us (and a self-hug too). i love you so much!

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    1. A Belle’s Tales12/14/2012

      It's just devastating. I will, and you give each other hugs for us. Love you, too, sweetie! <3 <3 <3

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  2. Christy LoveOfBooks12/15/2012

    Yeah, I haven't been in the mood to socialize today. Such a sad tragedy. Hugs to you guys.

    Gonna try to finish Doomed, but it annoys me every now and then.

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    1. A Belle’s Tales12/15/2012

      Understandable. Hugs to you, too, love. xo

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  3. Sam (Realm of Fiction)12/15/2012

    A perfect book to read with your daughter before the Christmas period. It's awful what happened, but I wish you and Katertot a happy weekend. x

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    1. A Belle’s Tales12/15/2012

      Thank you, Sam, and a happy weekend to you, too. xo

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  4. DMS12/16/2012

    So glad to know that you and Katertot are having such a wonderful mother daughter weekend. A great book to snuggle up with. So importantt to spend time with those we love and to take time to enjoy every minute. I enjoyed your tribute!
    ~Stephanie

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    1. A Belle’s Tales12/17/2012

      Thank you, Stephanie! We did, and we definitely snuggled a little closer this weekend. <3

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  5. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer12/17/2012

    I love this book, hope you had an awesome mother/daughter weekend

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    1. A Belle’s Tales12/17/2012

      Isn't it wonderful? Thank you, Kimba - we definitely did! xo

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  6. Christie Cote12/22/2012

    it was very thoughtful of you to include a heartfelt message about the shooting. We talked about this a lot and I know it made us both extremely sad and angry. My heart goes out to all of the people who were affected by this terrible tragedy also. I hope you and katertot enjoyed the christmas carol. I don't think I have ever read that one :o!

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