Mary Engelbreit

  • 172

    Catalog books

  • 31

    Works

  • 1990 to 2014

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Mary Engelbreit brings her signature whimsical illustration and warm sentiment to Believe Christmas Treasury, pairing charming artwork with short, cozy pieces that celebrate holiday wonder. The book collects festive images and gentle reflections designed to evoke nostalgia and quiet joy for readers of all ages.

This treasury emphasizes Engelbreit’s gift for combining playful detail with heartfelt messages, making it as much a keepsake as a read-aloud. Pages invite slow appreciation—ornate scenes, comforting motifs, and brief, optimistic passages suited to seasonal display and repeated revisiting.

Best Place To Start

Believe Christmas Treasury

Andrews McMeel Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Whimsical illustrated greeting-card style art • Cozy holiday and family-themed illustrations • Uplifting, nostalgic sentiments

Genres and themes: Holiday gift books • Greeting-card art & illustrations • Sentimental home and family themes

Who this author is best for: Readers who enjoy warm, nostalgic artwork and cheerful holiday keepsakes will appreciate Engelbreit's illustrated collections.

Start with her themed collections or holiday treasuries to sample signature illustrations and sentiments.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Believe Christmas Treasury

    Andrews McMeel Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 159 pages.

  2. Queen of Christmas

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 32 pages.

  3. Mary Engelbreit's Breit Days

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 200 pages.

  4. Mother O' Mine Mary Engelbreit A Mother'S Treasury

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 132 pages.

  5. Mary Engelbreit's Ann Estelle

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2005 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2005 • 24 pages.

  6. Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses

    Harpercollins • 2005 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 128 pages.

  7. O Happy Days

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 24 pages.

  8. The Artful Life

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 115 pages.

  9. Ho Ho Ho

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 40 pages.

  10. Take Good Care

    Andrews McMeel Publishing • 2003 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

How The Picks Compare

  • Queen of Christmas is the easier short commitment, while Believe Christmas Treasury asks for more reading time up front.
  • Believe Christmas Treasury gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Queen of Christmas leans later in the catalog.
  • Mary Engelbreit's Breit Days is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Believe Christmas Treasury.

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