Editor’s note: This is Chapter 8 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “I’ve always thought he seemed incredibly lonely,” Anna’s mom said, snapping the lid on the cookies. “Even if he has trouble showing it, I’m sure ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Chapter 7 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. It hadn’t been hard to find Rosie’s cherished little stuffed dog. He’d been right where they’d last seen him — slightly squashed from being shoved ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Chapter 5 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. Anna couldn’t stop thinking about what they’d seen. It made her sad to see Mrs. Campbell so upset, especially since she was always so cheerful when they saw ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 3 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “Hey,” Tyler called, the box of mugs forgotten as he stood next to Anna, watching the door slowly open all by itself. “Is someone in there?” Silence ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 2 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “That reminds me, Ty,” Anna said as she led them to their favorite table next to the small electric fireplace against the wall. “My dad said to tell you ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 1 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. The day that changed Anna’s life forever began at her favorite place: The Book Secret. It was the first day of Christmas vacation, and she was eager to find a ...