Kids don't need to be told that Christmas "counts." They are generally tuned in to the excitement and anticipation! And yet, children can be among the first to forget what it is about the season that really counts. Much of this may have to do with what our culture-and we ourselves-teach and practice. This little illustrated book communicates a message about making Christmas count in all its facets and flavors; it is a book about recognizing the deepest "reasons for the season."

Ted O'Neal is the author of Garden Therapy, and along with his daughter, Jenny, author of the Elf-help for Kids book, Respect: Dare to Care, Share, and Be Fair. He has been known to receive a senior-citizen discount on occasion. R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children's books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at: www.rwalley.com.