Praise for

The Christmas Note
by Skeeter Davis and Cathie Pelletier
with illustrations by Carl E. Hileman

A warm and inspiring story. Give it to your children, mothers, and teachers. Spread it around! I know I will. -- Johnny Cash

Children and grownups alike will love this luminous look into the past -- and Skeeter's childhood memory holds a gentle lesson for us all. Vivid, real writing and fine art. -- Lee Smith, author of The Devil's Dream

Reading this story makes us all appreciate not only the true meaning of Christmas, but the real beauty of faith, family, and a sweet, innocent imagination. -- Vince Gill

In THE CHRISTMAS NOTE, Skeeter Davis and Cathie Pelletier share the secret of turning a stumbling block into a stepping stone. What a special gift, at Christmas or any other season. A beautiful, touching, and inspiring story! -- Bill Anderson

Nothing is as Christmas as a story that leaves us in awe of the joy that emerges from tender pain. And THE CHRISTMAS NOTE is that story. Brilliantly written, beautifully illustrated, this is Christmas in its timeless celebration of the heart. --Terry Kay, author of To Dance with the White Dog

This is the most touching, most interesting Christmas story I've ever read. Thank you for sharing this beautiful book with everyone! -- Porter Wagoner

Written with humility, honesty, and sincerity. Skeeter Davis and Cathie Pelletier have turned a childhood memory into a precious gift to the children of this world. THE CHRISTMAS NOTE should be in every stocking. It's wonderful! -- Jeanne Pruett

I loved this book from cover to cover. It is so full of love and compassion. I recommend THE CHRISTMAS NOTE! -- Chet Atkins

THE CHRISTMAS NOTE is a wonderful gift. It reminds us all how blessed we are, no matter who we are. -- Garth Brooks

This story captures, with grace and simplicity, an important moment of illumination in a young girl's life. And the bluebird sings. -- Sissy Spacek, actress, Coal Miner's Daughter

Christmas is a blessing, and so is this dear little book. -- Rebecca Wells, author of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

We loved THE CHRISTMAS NOTE because it's the kind of book we like to read to our children. It's a story of a family sharing their experiences and traditions, and making memories that last a lifetime. -- Sharon White and Ricky Scaggs

THE CHRISTMAS NOTE is a heartwarming story of a family who was far richer in their love for each other than in material possessions. It was a blessing to us, and we know your family will love it too. -- The Whites (Buck, Sharon, and Cheryl)

A new Christmas classic. Not a word or sparkling image is out of place. This sweet book will be read and reread for years to come. A holiday tradition. Simply unforgettable. -- Eliza Clark, author of Miss You Like Crazy

As I sat reading THE CHRISTMAS NOTE I returned to a simpler, more truthful time. And it cheered my heart. Good reading. Great lesson. -- Jessi Colter Jennings

THE CHRISTMAS NOTE will soften any heart at Christmastime. This tender tale of the bittersweet experiences of a young girl growing up poor and learning the true value of Christmas is both touching and lasting. Share this story with your own kids; they'll never forget it. -- Steven Womack, author of Chain of Fools and winner of the Edgar Award