Ellis the Elephant is back! In Christmas in America , the fifth in Callista Gingrich's New York Times bestselling series, Ellis discovers the meaning of Christmas and learns how this special holiday has been celebrated throughout American history. In preceding books, including Sweet Land of Liberty , Land of the Pilgrims' Pride , Yankee Doodle Dandy , and From Sea to Shining Sea , Ellis learns about the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation. Now, in Christmas in America, this adorable pachyderm explores the tales and traditions that have made Christmas a cherished part of the American experience. Authored by Callista Gingrich and illustrated by Susan Arciero, Christmas in America will delight readers who want to discover how the celebration of Christmas has prevailed and brought out the best in our nation. Ellis the Elephant explores Christmas throughout American history! In Christmas in America, the fifth in Callista Gingrich’s New York Times bestselling children’s series, Ellis discovers the meaning of Christmas and learns how this cherished holiday has been celebrated in America for more than four hundred years! Join Ellis as he travels back in time and experiences Christmas in America with: Colonists in Williamsburg, Virginia George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon Andrew Jackson at the White House Civil War soldiers on the battlefield Calvin Coolidge as he lights the first national Christmas tree Apollo 8 astronauts as they orbit the moon With vibrant illustrations and charming rhymes, Christmas in America explores the tales and traditions that have made Christmas a beloved part of the American experience. Ellis the Elephant explores Christmas throughout American history! In Christmas in America, the fifth in Callista Gingrich's New York Times bestselling children's series, Ellis discovers the meaning of Christmas and learns how this cherished holiday has been celebrated in America for more than four hundred years! Join Ellis as he travels back in time and experiences Christmas in America with: Colonists in Williamsburg, Virginia George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon Andrew Jackson at the White House Civil War soldiers on the battlefield Calvin Coolidge as he lights the first national Christmas tree Apollo 8 astronauts as they orbit the moon With vibrant illustrations and charming rhymes, Christmas in America explores the tales and traditions that have made Christmas a beloved part of the American experience. Callista Gingrich is the president of Gingrich Productions. She and her husband, Newt, host and produce documentary films. Recent films include The First American, Divine Mercy, A City Upon a Hill, America at Risk, and Nine Days that Changed the World. Mrs. Gingrich is the author of the New York Times bestselling children's series featuring Ellis the Elephant. Recent books include Hail to the Chief, Christmas in America, From Sea to Shining Sea, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, and Sweet Land of Liberty. She is also the co-author of Rediscovering God in America and Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny. Mrs. Gingrich is the voice for several audio books, including A Nation Like No Other and To Save America. She is also the president of the Gingrich Foundation, a charitable non-profit corporation. Mrs. Gingrich resides in McLean, Virginia with her husband, Newt Gingrich. Susan Arciero is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children's books, including Hail to the Chief, Christmas in America, From Sea to Shining Sea, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, Sweet Land of Liberty, Nat, Nat the Nantucket Cat and Cornelius Vandermouse: The Pride of Newport. Growing up in Massachusetts and traveling the world as a member of a military family, Susan lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her husband, three children, and two basset hounds.