Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares

Some stories are made for reading aloud on a snowy evening, with the lamps low and the sea whispering just outside. This is one of them.

Red and Lulu, two devoted cardinals, make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them through the hot months and keeps them cozy through the cold ones. And once a year, the people who live nearby string it with lights and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree.

Then one day, something unthinkable happens. Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find their way back to each other. But luckily, it’s just the season for miracles.

Matt Tavares weaves together the cheer of Christmas, the shimmering magic of New York City, and the truest meaning of the holidays: how much it matters to be surrounded by love. His illustrations are simply stunning, warm and glowing, the kind of pages little ones will want to linger over long after the story ends.

What makes this one special:

• A heart-tugging tale of serendipity and belief, destined to become a Christmas classic
• Gorgeous, richly detailed illustrations from a beloved author-illustrator
• Perfect for reading aloud, gifting, and treasuring year after year

It’s a story about finding your way home, no matter the distance. About faith when things feel uncertain. And about the quiet magic that arrives right when we need it most.

Stop by and let us wrap one up for you, or add it to your basket now. It would make a wonderful addition to any family’s holiday shelf.

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