Lori Ries

Fun Fiction for Ready Readers

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Christmas in Deutchland

December 16, 2009

One of the most amazing opportunities I have ever had, is in being the mother of a missionary son. My eldest child, for the past two years has been with the good people of Germany. It's been a wonderful thing to share in his growth and experiences. Sunday nights, my writing time was spent writing to him, and it was sweet.

We recently returned with him back to Germany to share in the adventure! We met the people he came to love, and experienced their rich culture. Germany has an amazing history that stems far back beyond imaginings. The people are wonderful. The food is amazing. There is nothing like Germany at Christmastime. (more…)

Lori's Books

Coming Soon
Tita y Ben
New from Charlesbridge in 2010
Available
Good Dog, Aggie
Cybil Award Finalist
Punk Wig
New From Boyds Mills Press! Oregon Book Award Finalist/ Bank Street College Best Books of the Year 2009
Aggie and Ben, Three Stories
Horn Book Fanfare List: Best books of 2006/2007 Oregon Book Award Finalist Nick Jr. Family Magazine's Best Children's Books of 2006/ The Bank Street College Best Books of the Year 2006/
Mrs. Fickle's Pickles
Parenting Magazine Best Books November 2006 Parenting Picks
Fix It, Sam!
Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year/ The Friends Medallion 2007 Special Award
Super Sam!
Children's Choices 2005