and the list continues...Originally I was going to list all ten books in one post. (I didn't realize posts had a size limit) It all worked out though. It's nice to have a cocoa break in the middle of Christmas book reviewing. :)
4. The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, ill. by Renata Liwska
This is a companion to The Quiet Book and The Loud Book. The illustrations are very sweet and very telling. My favorite page is "blown fuse quiet" where all you see are the startled little glowing eyes in a sea of darkness. too cute! (giggles for grown-ups too!)
5.Christmas Wombat by Jackie French, ill by Bruce Whatley
The Diary of a Wombat continues with Wombat's Christmas experiences. He is terribly fond of carrots, which he must share with these strange creatures (Santa's reindeer) Don't worry though, children leave out PLENTY of carrots on Christmas Eve. While Wombat is completely unaware of the sleigh driver and his mission, children will recognize the little bits and pieces of Christmas from a Wombat's point of view.
6. Charlie and the Christmas Kitty by Ree Drummond, ill by Diane deGroat
Charlie the basset hound lives on a ranch out west. Charlie believes he is the "king of the ranch". Charlie is delusional. His best skill seems to be napping. The commotion of Christmas goes on all around him, while he saunters from cozy spot to cozy spot. That is until a kitty arrives. Will the "king" be able to share his throne? Most dog lovers know a dog like Charlie. If you know someone with a basset, this book, or it's predecessor
"Charlie the Ranch Dog" would make a great Christmas gift!
reserve Charlie and the Christmas Kitty
7.Just Right for Christmas by Birdie Black, ill by Rosalind Beardshaw
One Christmas Eve, a king buys lush red velvet for his daughter. Little does he know, the remnants will end up making gifts for many creatures in his kingdom. The last little bit even makes a scarf for a mouse. This is a sweet story and the acrylic illustrations are bright and captivating. There is also the subtle message of recycling and making use of even the smallest of scraps. Probably a good time of year to remind ourselves. :)
reserve Just Right for Christmas
Time for a cocoa break.....
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