Many books and DVDs on the Rippey Library shelves share themes of the Christmas season for folks of all ages. Dr. Suess’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” DVD featuring Jim Carey as the Grinch.
Another DVD, “A Christmas Story” is the 1983 film that provides a fun time for all, set in 1940’s Indiana when Ralphie has his heart set on a “genuine Red Ryder Carbine 200 shot air rifle.”
Holiday books to share the season include David Baldacci’s, The Christmas Train, filled with disillusioned journalist, Tom Langdon, traveling from Washington D.C. to California for the holidays with second chances to unexpectedly fill hopes and dreams.
Other books to read aloud might be The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tim and a host of memorable characters; and for children, Sparkles of Joy by Aditi Wardhan Singh which features a group of children sharing celebrating diversity and inclusion with Christmas, Hanukah and more. Author, Diane deGroat wrote a delightful story Jingle Bells, Homework Smells with Gilbert finds Christmas preparations more fun than doing his homework. You will find many interesting adventures at the Rippey Library.
-Nancy Hanaman