Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear
Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear
4.6/5
Goodreads

Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear

Written and illustrated by Amy Kavelaris
Part of the Darling Animals in Bloom Book Series
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Sep 30, 2025
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

AmazonBookshop

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Step into a winter wonderland filled with beautiful artwork of woodland animals and flower crowns as you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with your little ones. Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear follows a baby and mama deer who discover that Christmas festivities, decorations, and presents are reminders of the greatest gift of all–the birth of God’s Son.When you string lights on your tree, remember Jesus, the Light of the World. And when you watch snow falling gently down, remember God sent His Son down to earth to be with us. Let each gift you give be a reminder of the greatest gift, the gift of our Savior. This baby and mama deer delight over each Christmasy moment as they wander through the snowy forest, enjoy Christmas activities, and encounter a beautiful church and its nativity scene.Filled with whimsical illustrations from beloved author and artist Amy Kavelaris, this picture bookis for ages 4 to 8;shows the value in Christmas festivities and how they point to the true reason for Christmas, the celebration of Jesus’ birth; andis a great gift for Christmas and Advent as well as baby showers during the Christmas season.See the wonder of the Christmas season through your child’s eyes as you teach them that each moment is a celebration of God’s Son.Check out these other books from Amy Kavelaris: Good Night, My Darling DearGood Morning, Little One

Reviews

    The Creative Behind the Book

    What Has Amy Kavelaris Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Amy Kavelaris know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    Similar Books to This Book

      picture • 32 Pages
      Koalas Eat Gum Leaves
      6.5
      Laura Bunting
      picture • 36 Pages
      The Nativity
      6.5
      Julie Vivas
      picture • 32 Pages
      Every Color of Light
      6.3
      Hiroshi Osada, Ryoji Arai, David Boyd
      picture • 32 Pages
      Refuge
      6.3
      Anne Booth, Sam Usher
      picture • 30 Pages
      Pelle's New Suit
      6.3
      Elsa Beskow
      board • 28 Pages
      A to Z Menagerie
      6.2
      Suzy Ultman
      picture • 28 Pages
      Hello in There!
      6.1
      Series
      Jo Witek, Christine Roussey
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Rag Coat
      6.1
      Lauren A. Mills
      picture • 32 Pages
      A Bedtime Yarn
      6.0
      Nicola Winstanley, Olivia Chin Mueller
      picture • 26 Pages
      Bijou, Bonbon and Beau
      6.0
       
      View more

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781400249817
    Publication Date
    September 30, 2025
    Publisher
    Tommy Nelson
    Original Publication Date
    September 30, 2025
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2025006193

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 50%

    More than halfway there—keep going!

    Depth Score - 9%

    Just the barebones.

    Improve this page

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Bookroo

    Book Clubs

    Follow Bookroo