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    <body><![CDATA[Whenever I search for a children's book dealing with Christmas time, it's always a challenge and question on whether or not to deal with a book about Santa or about Jesus. This wonderful little treasure from Lisa's God Gave Us series makes it where there is not a choice, but just truth. Here, Mama t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77579497">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[My children and I enjoyed the book and its vibrant artwork immensely. The questions Little Cub brought up lead to interesting discussion topics for older children, while younger children seem to easily grasp the theme of the story. As Mama points out, &quot;It is God and Jesus that we celebrate most...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80107941">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[God Gave Us Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergren &amp; illustrated by David Hohn is a holiday addition to the Little Cub series. Mia's review: I love Christmas! I love God too! and I love this book! My favorite part was when Mama Bear was tickling Little Cub, because it shows without speaking how God loves us...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76220742">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Thoroughly delightful!  A sweet, simple, darling book to cuddle up with. From the Northern Lights to a mighty iceberg, see how and why God is in all things and why He gave us Christmas.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A fun story that keeps the focus on Christ, but has something nice to say about Santa too. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Sweet book about the meaning of Christmas.]]></body>
    
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