Heather Vogel Frederick

The Christmas season is here, and the girls of the Mother-Daughter Book Club are packing their bags for holiday vacations. Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy, and Jess are bringing along the Betsy-Tacy series to read before their big New Year's Eve meeting. However, almost nothing goes according to plan. Megan and Becca find themselves stuck on a family cruise, arguing over the ship captain's charming son. Cassidy travels to California, where a wave of homesickness makes her family question where they truly belong. Meanwhile, a disastrous sledding accident completely wrecks the winter plans for Emma and Jess. Between blizzards, squabbles, and unexpected injuries, the girls will have to dig deep to find their holiday spirit and support each other through the winter chaos.

The holidays are approaching, and Jo March is determined to make this year truly special. Even though the March family does not have much money, and their beloved father is far away serving in the Civil War, Jo wants to make sure her sisters have a wonderful Christmas. Teaming up with her good friend Laurie, Jo decides to build a beautiful snow maiden in the yard to cheer up her sick sister, Beth. The girls soon discover that the joy of the season comes from giving, as each sister quietly shares a thoughtful little gift with the others. But the most spectacular surprise of all is waiting right outside their front door just in time for Christmas dinner. Step into the cozy world of the classic March sisters and experience the warmth of a holiday filled with love, generosity, and family. This beautifully painted story perfectly captures the true meaning of the season and the power of sharing what you have.