Christmas in the Country (Little Golden Book)

Very cute story

I am 64 and mom read this to us when we were little, and I read the same copy to my children and grandchild, so I was happy to see it was available to buy new as a gift! Heartwarming story, takes me back to my childhood. Highly recommend!

Great product

One of the cutest little Christmas books I've ever seen, with very attractive vintage-type illustrations! The story is very sweet, too. I would recommend it for children, or anyone of any age!

My grands are going to love it!

Christmas gift .. for the Share program.. I am sure a child will enjoy!

Read classics widely as a kid. Kids today will not relate to some of the elements in this story.

Flooding my brain with happy childhood memories. This book is beautiful. I'm so glad I spent a little more and bought it new. Totally worth it. The illustrations are so beautiful.

Christmas in the Country by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, is a heartwarming, timeless treasure that captures the gentle magic of a simple, old-fashioned Christmas in the countryside—it’s the kind of picture book that feels like wrapping yourself in a warm quilt by the fire on a snowy evening! This beloved story follows a young girl living with her grandparents in a cozy white house, where every detail of the holiday season unfolds with quiet joy and deep meaning. From bringing home a tree that’s just a little too big (squeezing it into the living room with love), to unpacking boxes of mismatched, homemade ornaments that each hold a lifetime of memories, to stringing popcorn and cranberries, baking cookies, sipping cocoa, and gathering with family for church and feasts—Rylant paints a portrait of Christmas that’s rich in tradition, family love, and the beauty of small, cherished moments. The narrative flows like a gentle snowfall: soft, evocative, and full of nostalgia without ever feeling sentimental or overdone. Diane Goode’s illustrations are pure perfection—cheerful watercolor scenes bursting with warmth, detailed yet whimsical, showing snow-dusted landscapes, glowing windows, a coal stove drying wet boots and gloves, barking dogs amid the holiday bustle, and a tree twinkling with those treasured, imperfect ornaments. The artwork perfectly complements Rylant’s Appalachian-rooted storytelling, evoking the same heartfelt simplicity found in their earlier collaboration, When I Was Young in the Mountains (a Caldecott Honor book). It’s cozy, inviting, and utterly enchanting—readers of all ages will find themselves lingering on every page, soaking in the details. This book is ideal for reading aloud during Advent or the days leading up to Christmas: it slows everything down, reminding us (and our little ones) what truly matters—the love of family, the comfort of home, and the quiet wonder of the season. Families rave about it becoming a yearly tradition, with many saying it brings tears of happy nostalgia and helps ease the post-holiday blues by celebrating the beauty in both the buildup and the letting go of the decorations. If you’re looking for a children’s picture book (perfect for ages 3-8) that feels authentic, soothing, and deeply meaningful—far from flashy commercial holiday tales—this is it. Christmas in the Country doesn’t just tell a story; it wraps you in the spirit of the season and leaves you with a fuller heart.

Great book and great price! The vintage style is a plus!!!

Although the pages were nicely illustrated and words were of a good font size, expected the book size to be bigger. Also, the story feels rushed in places and doesn't flow smoothly. Probably had to fit the 24 page limit as all the books in this series are 24 pages.

A childhood favourite. Old style illustrations and a great story.