Blankets are for Babies by Norma Lewis
- Mission Point Press
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
A Christmas Tale
Christmas comes early for young readers in Michigan author’s newest children’s book
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN—With three decades of writing, nine works of kids’ literature, and a brood of grandchildren under her belt, Michigan author, Norma Lewis, is no stranger to the art of letting kids be kids. In her tenth children’s book, Blankets are for Babies: A Christmas Tale—the final installment of her thirty-year writing career—one child’s holiday discovery of joy and generosity proves to be the best gift of all.
“It’s really just that wholesome story of a kid getting picked on, but not letting it get them down,” said Lewis’s granddaughter, Shelby Ayers—but with an extra sprinkle of holiday magic!
In it, young readers meet Kate, whose favorite blanket is so special to her that she insists on taking it to Christmas Eve church service—even as she endures teasing reminders that “blankets are for babies.” Kate’s neighbors, her friends, and even her sister all tell her that she doesn’t need a child’s blanket—and she almost believed them—until she finds the perfect place for it: in the manger of the Nativity Scene. Blankets are for babies, after all—especially if that baby is Jesus!
Valuable Lessons
Accompanied by the lively and colorful illustrations of Sarah Kaake, this catchy kid’s read is bursting with Lewis’s signature warmth and cheeky humor while capturing the true meaning of Christmas with a heartening message for young readers.
“[Norma] has the Christmas season in her heart,” Ayers said. “[It’s all about] being thankful for your family and the people you surround yourself with.”
Advance Praise
Author Janet Vormittag writes:
"Norma Lewis never disappoints—her latest children’s book, Blankets Are for Babies: A Christmas Tale, will captivate children, parents, and grandparents. Both the story and illustrations are a delight and the story will become another holiday tradition—brought out to read every Christmas.”
The Author
Norma Lewis is the author of twenty books, evenly split between children’s literature and Michigan history. After careers in accounting and sales, she discovered her true passion—writing. She began with hundreds of magazine articles before turning her focus to books, particularly humorous picture books about animals. An avid traveler, she has a special fondness for Alaska and Great Britain. Lewis lives in Holland, Michigan, with her mischievous marmalade cat, Scalawag. Both of them love spending time with her grandchildren.
The Illustrator
Sarah Kaake lives in Grand Rapids, MI, with her husband, daughter, and four adorable pets. She has enjoyed making art since she was a little girl. This is her sixth picture book.
The Book
Blankets are for Babies: A Christmas Tale
Author Norma Lewis
Illustrations by Sarah Kaake
34 pages, 11” x 8.5”, Premium
BISACS/Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 978-1-965278-61-1, $22.95 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-965278-62-8, $16.95 (Softcover)
Publication Date: September 9, 2025
Nightlight Stories, an imprint of Mission Point Press
Copies are available for preorder at Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other online retailers. On its September 9 publication date, it will be available for purchase wherever books are sold. For information, contact the author at nlewisdevr@aol.com, or her granddaughter, Shelby Ayers, at shelby.ayers999@gmail.com.