I have asked for a new one which Sil has been recommending to be under my tree :
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/pi ... ic7319.htm
''Also, a just published book about the Camino written by medievalist professor Kathleen Ashley of the University of Southern Maine, admirably illustrated by Marilyn Deegan who is Professor Emeritus in the Humanities at Kings College in London. The name of the book is "BEING A PILGRIM" Art and Ritual on the Medieval Routes to Santiago (ISBN 978-0-85331-989-4).
The narratives of the culture, geography, and social and architectural infrastructure of the pilgrimage are richly complemented by riveting sections on visiting the Saints, the wonder of the towns, legends folklore and miracles, the musical journey and the ritual endings of the Pilgrimage in Santiago.
The illustrations and photographs are incomparably revealing and fascinating in major and minor details. The book is large, about 10 by 12 inches, and weighty since its 261 pages are printed in that heavy glossy paper of art books.It costs $60. and is worth every penny.
PS: Barnes & Noble have the book for $40.50 and people in the UK can buy a 2nd hand book through Amazon.co.uk for £18.''
You could look on Amazon and see which one you like the look of best.
Thinking about your family adventure made me recall the family who last year took three children on two tandems with two trailers - googling for them turned up a very smart looking website where you might find lots of inspiration, even if you are not thinking of using bikes.
http://www.familyonabike.org/familyonab ... sHome.html
best wishes for a Happy Christmas, happy participation in this forum (even with all it's recent eccentricities it's definitely the best!) and happy pilgimaging
Bridget