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Melinda Lee Rathjen

About the Author

Melinda Rathjen has been editor of Ideals for more than a decade. During that time, she has chosen countless pieces of artwork, photos, poems, and stories, and tested more than 100 recipes. Melinda lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys writing and editing children’s books as well.

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Christmas Ideals 2025
Christmas Ideals 2025

Christmas Ideals 2025

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Christmas Ideals 2024
Christmas Ideals 2024

Christmas Ideals 2024

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Easter Ideals 2024
Easter Ideals 2024

Easter Ideals 2024

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Love You Snow Much
Love You Snow Much

Love You Snow Much

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Megan Higgins

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Christmas Ideals 2023
Christmas Ideals 2023

Christmas Ideals 2023

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Somebunny Loves You!
Somebunny Loves You!

Somebunny Loves You!

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Cee Biscoe

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Easter Ideals 2023
Easter Ideals 2023

Easter Ideals 2023

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Wreck the Halls
Wreck the Halls

Wreck the Halls

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Gareth Williams

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Christmas Ideals 2022
Christmas Ideals 2022

Christmas Ideals 2022

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Love You S’more
Love You S’more

Love You S’more

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Rob McClurkan

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Easter Ideals 2022
Easter Ideals 2022

Easter Ideals 2022

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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The Snuggle Is Real
The Snuggle Is Real

The Snuggle Is Real

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Kristyna Litten

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Christmas Ideals 2021
Christmas Ideals 2021

Christmas Ideals 2021

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Dozers Don’t Doze
Dozers Don’t Doze

Dozers Don’t Doze

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Gareth Williams

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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
The Great Easter Egg Hunt

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, by Greg Fritz, Illustrated by Lisa Reed, Illustrated by Aruna Rangarajan

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Easter Ideals 2021
Easter Ideals 2021

Easter Ideals 2021

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Christmas Ideals 2020
Christmas Ideals 2020

Christmas Ideals 2020

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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S Is for Sharing (and Shark!)
S Is for Sharing (and Shark!)

S Is for Sharing (and Shark!)

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, by Georgina Chidlow-Irvin, Illustrated by Amy Husband

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Easter Ideals 2020
Easter Ideals 2020

Easter Ideals 2020

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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Christmas Ideals 2019
Christmas Ideals 2019

Christmas Ideals 2019

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

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T Is for Thanks (and Turkey!)
T Is for Thanks (and Turkey!)

T Is for Thanks (and Turkey!)

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Amy Husband

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L Is for Love (and Lion!)
L Is for Love (and Lion!)

L Is for Love (and Lion!)

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Amy Husband

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