Books like Once upon a Christmas by Pearl S. Buck

In Benjamin P. Gibson’s return to his community after a 10‑year imprisonment, the village of St. Michael’s faces the harsh reality of post‑war survivor “crisis,” as family and tradition vie for survival.

Dinosaur vs. Santa: A Christmas Tale of Dino and Santa

"Wang Lung lay dying." Thus the action of *SONS* begins immediately after that of the last chapter of *THE GOOD EARTH*. This new novel carries on the saga of the house of Wang, of Pear Blossom and the aging Lotus, of the three sons of Wang Lung, their wives and their children. The chief character is the youngest son, Wang The Tiger, leader of men, who through raids and sieges and pitched battles comes to power and fame as a war lord and revolutionary general. "A distinguished successor."—Lewis Gannett, New York Herald Tribune. "When any novel by a new writer wins the extraordinary acclaim that was accorded *THE GOOD EARTH* the question always arises, is the author a one book writer? *SONS* is the answer. Mrs. Buck is not; emphatically not."— Nathaniel Peffer, New York Herald Tribune. "A fine full-blooded tale, which bears inevitably along the course set by the theme of *THE GOOD EARTH*."—New York Times

Christmas Tales and Anne

Katherine Paterson’s Angels and Other Strangers collects heartwarming Christmas short stories for children, set in America and celebrating the wonder of the holiday season. In every tale, the magic of giving and kindness unites.

Pearl Buck paints the portrait of a poor woman living in a remote village whose joys are few and hardships are many. As the ancient traditions, which she bases her philosophies upon, begin to collide with the new ideals of the communist era, this peasant woman must find a balance between them and deal with the consequences.

The Exile is a memoir/biography about Pearl Buck's mother, Caroline Stulting Sydenstricker (1857–1921), describing her life growing up in West Virginia and life in China as the wife of the Presbyterian missionary Absalom Sydenstricker.

The Living Reed traces four generations of the Kim family as they navigate Korea’s turbulent history, from royal advisors to secret resistance fighters during Japanese occupation.

Hans the shoemaker faces a Christmas miracle that changes his life and makes him the hero of the entire village.

The story of a North American missionary, the author's father, who travelled the roads of China for more than fifty years.

A Christmas mystery featuring a private detective who solves a murder during the holiday season.

On Christmas morning, a boy quietly wakes his parents by milking the cows on their farm, celebrating the holiday with a gentle act of kindness.

Wombat auditions for the Nativity play, but has trouble finding the right part.

Richard Dalby’s 'Shivers for Christmas' offers a unique blend of holiday cheer and chilling suspense, exploring how the familiar warmth of the season can be transformed into a spine‑tingling experience for readers who enjoy festive horror.