Inspire generosity and the spirit of Christmas in your child through this colorful picture book Christmas is a beautiful time of love and friendship, and it's especially heart-warming when seen through the eyes of a child. In Today is Christmas!, author P.K. Hallinan explores the Christmas holiday from the first shopping trip of the season to spending time with friends and family on Christmas day. Throughout the story, children will learn that there is much more to Christmas than simply receiving presents. Hallinan brings the heart of Christmas alive by showing a child's joy at wrapping gifts for loved ones, setting up the Nativity scene, and celebrating Christ's birth with a Christmas Eve candlelight service. Simple words and bright illustrations add to the spirit of the season. Parents can depend on P.K. Hallinan to provide not only fun stories, but also teaching tools for their children. Today is Christmas! will not only get children excited for Christmas Day, but also help them more fully understand the true meaning of this most special of holidays.

Author Biography

P.K. Hallinan began writing children's books over 40 years ago, when his wife asked him to write a book for their two young children as Christmas gifts. Since then, Hallinan has written and illustrated over 100 children's books, including the bestselling How Do I Love You? (1989), which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Hallinan is also an ordained minister and lives with his wife in Ashland, Oregon.