Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem

I was delighted to discover an illustrated edition of Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem by Maya Angelou that includes a CD of the poet reading her poem. The book, in picture book format, was illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher with dramatic mixed media paintings. I have added it to my guide to the Best Children's Christmas Picture Books of 2008. For many more recommendations, see my Calendar of Children's Books About Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. What are your family's favorite holiday books? Click on "Comments" below and share your recommendations.

(Cover art courtesy of Schwartz & Wade, An Imprint of Random House Children's Books)