Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category
BOOK REVIEW | A Very Merry Christmas
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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
by Geoffrey Hayes
Bella is getting excited about Christmas and Santa coming. She had Papa help her write a letter to Santa, and when she asks Papa when Santa is coming, Papa says “Soon.”
Granny is making Christmas cookies, and everyone else in the family is busy with Christmas preparations. Bella asks everyone when is Santa coming, and she is reminded “Soon.”
BOOK REVIEW | Away in the Manger
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AWAY IN THE MANGER
Author: Public Domain
Artist: Thomas Kincade
Most of us are familiar with the Christmas carol AWAY IN THE MANGER. Put this song together with Thomas Kincade’s art work, and you are sure to have a winner.
Conveniently sized for small hands, and for stocking stuffers, this small, hard cover book is perfect for preschoolers. My two year old and my five year old (and I) all loved the beautiful colorful artwork, and the carol is timeless.
This Christmas book is destined to become a classic, a true favorite every Christmas. My daughters both loved it.
The words to the song are included on each page, and at the end of the book, the entire song is written out. Pick up a copy for your favorite preschooler today. $6.99 hardcover. 28 pages.
Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton
BOOK REVIEW | The Twelve Days of Christmas
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Author: Betty Ann Schwartz
Illustrator: Judith Moffatt
Most of us are familiar with the old Christmas carol, THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. We hear the song every December, and some of even have the words memorized.
This book will bring the Christmas carol alive for your children. This big board book is sturdy for little fingers, and it’s colorfully illustrated, holding the child’s attention. And as an added bonus, each page has a Christmas tree decorated with ribbons! By the time you finish the book, it is so pretty and colorful.
FIVE-MINUTE CHRISTMAS STORIES
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THE LION BOOK OF FIVE-MINUTE CHRISTMAS STORIES
by John Goodwin
Illustrated by Richard Johnson
Ages: 6-8
$16.95 hardcover
48 pages
This book presents ten stories of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, each from a different character’s point of view: the donkey who carries Mary to Bethlehem taking pride in his job; the caring innkeeper’s wife who notices that Mary needs a bit of comfort; and even the choir of angels whose rehearsal is interrupted due to an important and sudden concert they must give! Following the gospel narratives, storyteller John Goodwin gives the familiar Christmas stories a refreshing twist, while Richard Johnson adds his lively and warm illustrations to shine a light on the Christmas message.
Purchase this book from Christianbook.com.
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The First Christmas
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THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
by Lois Rock
illustrated by Sophie Allsopp
Ages: 5-7
$12.99 hardcover
32 pages
This book tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the angel’s visit to Mary to the flight to Egypt. It is very simple and straightforwardly faithful to the Bible accounts in Matthew and Luke, with charming, fresh, and detailed illustrations by Sophie Allsopp showing endearing characters that are respectful of the great story.
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