New Children's Book 'The Ornaments' Released

Hallmark+ has released 'Happy Holidays From Cherry Lane', the third installment of its Cherry Lane series, featuring a cast that includes Catherine Bell and James Denton. The film spans three eras—1960, 1998, and 2015—highlighting family dynamics and personal challenges during the holiday season. In Highland, John Legend brought festive cheer to the Yaamava’ Theater, performing classic holiday songs as part of his Legendary Christmas Tour. Meanwhile, the National Theatre in London is staging 'Ballet Shoes', a beloved children's tale about three sisters, for the first time as a play, emphasizing themes of female empowerment and chosen families. Additionally, 'The Ornaments', a new children's book, tells the whimsical story of ornaments from a now-closed Manhattan shop, reflecting messages of community and multiculturalism. Lastly, 'Christmas with the Queen', a novel by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, offers a behind-the-scenes look at holiday preparations with Queen Elizabeth II, centering on her first Christmas message after her father's death in 1952.