“Christmas Cookies ARE FOR ANY TIME YOU NEED THEM” by Judy Barnhart is now available for purchase

“Christmas Cookies ARE FOR ANY TIME YOU NEED THEM” by Judy Barnhart was proudly published by the Citi of Books. This poignant novel is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retail sites.

Judy Barnhart holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Florida Atlantic University. With a diverse background in education, she has served as an elementary school teacher, counselor, and Primary Specialist, and has also taught college-level children’s literature courses. Judy and her husband now split their time between Sebring, FL, and Holland, MA, allowing them to be near their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.

“Christmas Cookies ARE FOR ANY TIME YOU NEED THEM” by Judy Barnhart is a heartwarming story highlighting the comforting and timeless nature of Christmas cookies in the life of Katie and Gramby, her grandmother. Instead of making this sweet treat limited to the Christmas season, the characters have made cookies to celebrate or to cheer themselves up at any time of the year. It means to them that Christmas cookies can bring joy, comfort, and a sense of togetherness.

Throughout the story, Katie has lived with her grandmother, baking Christmas cookies every time they needed them. Soon after, Gramby became forgetful and didn’t recognize Katie at all. Yet, when Katie brought her favorite cookies, they used to bake, Gramby remembered the little granddaughter she loved so much had always made Christmas cookies together.

The narrative explores how baking and sharing Christmas cookies can strengthen cherished bonds, build new core memories, and provide happiness during special and casual moments. This book aims for the reader to reinforce the spirit of giving and the warmth associated with Christmas, even if it is not a holiday.

The mind might forget, but the heart never will. Everyone’s heart permanently stores precious memories that no illness can erase. Live every moment as if it were the last.