“Melinda’s Christmas Stocking” is a children’s book written by Ruth Jaynes, first published in 1968 as part of the Bowmar Early Childhood Series. The story follows a young girl named Melinda who, on Christmas morning, discovers that her once thin and flat Christmas stocking has become filled with surprises. The book is noted for its engaging narrative and is complemented by photographs taken by Richard George. It captures the wonder and excitement of the holiday season from a child’s perspective.