Holtzem Family Reads

In this storybook adaptation of the movie, 'Elf' we follow a human, Buddy, who was adopted by Santa one Christmas Eve Night. We follow his challenges as a human in an elfs' world, and goes to the big city to meet his biological father! #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalong...

In this Christmas story, the Berenstain Bears are out looking for their very special Christmas tree. Will they lose sight of the real meaning of Christmas in the process? #berenstain #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalongstories #berenstainbears _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to o...

In this endearing story of a crew of construction trucks, we see teamwork, love, care, and generosity as they're putting in a hard days' work on Christmas Eve. #constructionsite #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalongstories #construction _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to o...

Everyone knows the story of Kevin McCallister of Home Alone. In this storybook adaptation (albeit a little NICER of a version than the film) we follow Kevin as he is left home alone and comes to realize how much he truly loves his family and doesn't want them all to disappear! #kevin #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familys...

In this super silly Christmas story, we follow a particularly greedy little dog named Pig as he demands a large list of toys from Santa for Christmas. Will he get everything on his list? #PIG #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalongstories #pigtheelf #santa #santastories ________________...

Everyone loves Dav Pilkey's Dragon! What a fun and lovable character! Join us as we go through Dragon's different Christmas experiences and traditions! #dragon #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalongstories #davpilkey _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______...

In this Christmas story, the Berenstain Bears learn the true meaning of Christmas as they shop for their family members, put on a Christmas Pageant at their church, and witness firsthand the love of Christ. #berenstainbears #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 #readalong #readalongstories #babyjesus #true...

The Llama Llama stories are OFTEN read in our family, and who could pass up this Christmas story! Join Llama Llama as he is reminded of what Christmas is about by him Mama. #llamallama #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks...

We love dinosaurs! And who doesn't love a fun and rhyming Christmas themed dino-story! #dinochristmas #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love...

In this Christmas story, Maple & Willow are on another family fun adventure to find the perfect Christmas Tree for their home. When Uh-oh! Maple is allergic to Christmas trees! What will they do? #mapleandwillow #maple&willow #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe...

In this Christmas story, the Berenstain Bears meet Santa Bear, and learn about what Christmas means to so many other bears. Sister bear learns a lesson about greed and selfishness. #berenstainbears #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _________________...

Dr. Suess' classic class Christmas book, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is one of our favorite books, movies, etc! Join us as we go through this wonderful Christmas story! #stories #christmas #christmasstories #kidsstories #christmastime #jimmyfallon #family #familylife #familyof5 #storytime #christmas2022 #itschristmastime _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ ______...

In this classic Pete the Cat adaptation, we read about Santa calling on an old friend (Pete) to help him save Christmas. This book is a little silly, but we're Pete the Cat fans in our home! #petethecat #christmas #christmastime #stories #storytime #christmasstories #kids #family #familylife #familystory #familystorytime #familyof5 _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ ________...

Today we explore Magic Tree House #4: Pirates Before Noon by Mary Pope Osborne. Uh oh! Jack and Annie have discovered Pirates! An angry Captain is searching for a lost Pirate treasure and will do just about anything to find it. Will Jack and Annie escape?! _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our f...

A faith-based story about a young turtle who is shy and worried of being picked on. She learns that Jesus is always with her even when it seems like she is alone. Written by Jayne Clark _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our person...

What a fun book in our household! The book 'Dragons Love Tacos' is a fun (and slightly ridiculous) story about how dragons love tacos, and how the way to their heart is through tacos. But keep the spicy toppings out! _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We&#3...

Another of Andrea Beaty's books about young friends finding their place in the world, Aaron Slater is someone who can dream up fantastic worlds and stories in his mind, but cannot put it to paper, much less read it. How will he choose to express himself? Will it be enough when he gets into Ms. Greer's class in 2nd grade? _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________...

Today we explore Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. Join Jack and Annie in the second installment of the 'Magic Tree House' series as they visit a castle in 'The Knight at Dawn'. What kind of adventure will they have this time? Will they get into trouble? Will they make it back? _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________...

In this episode, we explore The Dead Sea Squirrels #1: Squirreled Away by Mike Nawrocki. The Dead Sea Squirrels is a series written by Veggie Tale co-creator Mike Nawrocki. We only discovered this series recently but have really enjoyed it! This book brings our main character (Michael) and his friend Justin on an adventure in Jerusalem with his father. There they make a discovery, two dead squirre...

In this episode, we read the story of Iggy Peck, another member of 'The Questioneers' and his affinity for architecture. He loves to design, and build, but has a teacher who isn't interested. What will he do? _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're...

Continuing with our 'Questioneers' journey, next up is Rosie Revere, Engineer. A book about a young girl who loves to tinker and invent, but struggles with 'failure'. _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal...

Today, we're reading a book from one of our favorite series, the Questioneer Series by Andrea Beaty. _______________________ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it mak...