As we round out the year that was 2025, Baldwin Bookworms has a couple choices to help you get to your reading challenge number or simply end the year on a good read.
"HOW THE GRINCH STOLE …
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As we round out the year that was 2025, Baldwin Bookworms has a couple choices to help you get to your reading challenge number or simply end the year on a good read.
Picked by: Holly
Genre: Christmas, Picture Book
Pages: 64
Goodreads rating: 4.38
Description: For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must stop. His "wonderful, awful" idea is to don a Santa outfit, strap heavy antlers on his poor, quivering dog Max, construct a makeshift sleigh, head down to Whoville and strip the chafingly cheerful Whos of their Yuletide glee once and for all.
Looking quite out of place and very disturbing in his makeshift Santa get-up, the Grinch slithers down chimneys with empty bags and stealing the Whos' presents, their food, even the logs from their humble Who-fires. He takes the ramshackle sleigh to Mt. Crumpit to dump it and waits to hear the sobs of the Whos when they wake up and discover the trappings of Christmas have disappeared. Imagine the Whos' dismay when they discover the evil-doings of Grinch in his anti-Santa guise. But what is that sound? It's not sobbing, but singing! Children simultaneously adore and fear this triumphant, twisted Seussian testimonial to the undaunted cheerfulness of the Whos, the transcendent nature of joy, and of course, the growth potential of a heart that's two sizes too small.
This holiday classic is perfect for reading aloud to your favorite little Whos.
Why did you pick this book?
This is a Christmas classic in our house every year. My kids always enjoy the story and then watching the movie, and it's nostalgic for me.
Why do you like this genre?
Dr. Seuss's books are very whimsical but also have a good story in the end. We enjoy seeing the Grinch go from mean and grouchy to loving and giving.
Picked by: Erin
Genre: Literary Fiction, Christian
Pages: 400
Goodreads rating: 4.65
Description: Questions linger about Theo, a pleasant but mysterious stranger, after his arrival in the southern city of Golden.
Who is he, and why is he here?
He arrives early one spring and by chance — or is it? — he visits a coffee shop where 92 framed pencil portraits are on display. Inspired, Theo sets out on a mission of purchasing all the portraits one at a time and quietly bestowing them on their "rightful owners."
Stories are told; friendships are born; and lives are changed.
Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted story about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the far-reaching possibilities of anonymous kindness.
Why did you pick this book?
I chose Theo of Golden because I was drawn to Theo's journey and the way the story promises both adventure and heart. I love stories where a character faces challenges, grows and discovers courage. This book seemed like it would do all of that in a magical and exciting way.
Why do you like this genre?
I love adventure stories because they make me feel like I'm right there alongside the character, experiencing their triumphs, struggles and discoveries. This genre inspires imagination, hope and courage, and Theo of Golden especially captured me because it blends an exciting journey with meaningful lessons about bravery, friendship and believing in yourself.
