In this festive episode of Once Upon an Adventure, we explore the heart of Christmas through two standout holiday books: one for children and one for adults. If you’re searching for meaningful Christmas stories, family-friendly holiday reading, or book-inspired activities to bring more connection into the season, this episode offers just that.

Our children’s pick is The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, a bestselling Christmas picture book that uses humour and chaos to highlight the pitfalls of holiday greed. For adult readers, we turn to John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas, the novel that inspired Christmas with the Kranks. It’s a sharp and funny look at the pressures of modern Christmas and what happens when we try to escape it entirely.

Together, these books spark a deeper conversation about gratitude, generosity, community, and the difference between a busy Christmas and a meaningful one. You’ll also hear recommendations for holiday books in our Sibling Shelf section, plus a simple family challenge designed to create more intentional, connected moments during the season.

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