Product Description

Christmas Magic! Miracles too! Merry Christmas to You! And You! And You!!!!!!! is a lyrical narrative. It's a story about the author's Christmases in the 1950s and 60s. Its whimsical excitement hopes to reach deep inside the hearts of an audience who values faith-filled family lives, traditions, as well as the encouragement of creativity and the freedom to play. The story whisks the audience into the movement, minds, and feelings of a small town family of six children, their parents, friends, relatives and neighbors. The joy of the Christmas parade that was held the day after Thanksgiving immediately comes to life! The reader will be enveloped by the anticipations, dreams, wishes and fun of tittering happy souls! The children are posed in the varied settings of gentle, rapture-filled, happy and quiet times. It continues to unveil the activities and anticipation of children throughout the season of Advent, and the traditions that were developed in preparation for Christmas. The stirring about of busy, busy children comes alive within the covers of the book!

The inspiration for the book was the author's great appreciation and love for her parents. Their endless encouragement, teaching self-entertainment, and being there heart, mind, body and spirit without complaint was unending. Money or the lack of it was never discussed. They were forgiving of mistakes, and were assuring of their love. Their arguments were private. Looking for the light after the darkness and a sense of humor was crystal clear! Life was not perfect, nor was it easy. However, the perfect times that were afforded by them are still alive and thrilling in the mind and heart of the author.

The author wishes to lend her happiness to others, or even inspire future generations to bring forth this same joy to children infinitely!

Beth Lancaster Cambron, the illustrator, is the second cousin of Sugar. Beth is a teacher at West Marion Elementary in Loretto, Kentucky. Her hobby is art. She plans to further her education in the field of art. Beth was asked by Sugar to bring the imagery of the narrative to life through acrylic paintings. She was asked to do this because of her enthusiasm for art, children and children's literature. By doing this project, Beth represents the Lancaster side of the family.

A CD with narration of the story is included with the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5364599 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 36 pages

Customer Reviews

Absolute Magic! Joy!
Bless this piece of work. This book will go down in history! The narration on the CD reveals the tone of the author's great love for her family, and the wintry Christmas Season. It was a gift to our family. We could "feel" the wonder within the author's heart and mind. The packaged book and CD is going to be cherished in the family lives of those who appreciate the simple, hand in hand with imagination, and fun. Its truthful allusions display warm sweetness, and grabs at the child in each "grown-up". The illustrations display such charm. It bypasses the flashiness that Christmas has become. It delves into the heart of the season. Truth, love, and action reverberate from its pages. It is a portrait of smiles, playfulness, laughter, and holiness! Ms. Hamilton, "Thank you." We want to read more from you. In the meantime, your book is part of our family Christmas each year, and I have no doubt that it will pass on from generation to generation. The children loved it! We (the parents) cried with the same cherished memories. We remember. Lovely!

I LOVE this book!
This is exactly the way Christmas is supposed to be!
I want to bring back the magic of Christmas in our home and this book will be my inspiration.
Ms. Hamilton's wonderful storytelling on the CD is indeed a bonus.

Entriguingly Wondrous
Oh how this book should float from home to home. The faith-filled family life is endearing. Families who still have this endurance and playfulness are certainly blessed. It's dressed with simplicity, trimmed with love, and dances with dignity! Bravo!