This is a beautifully illustrated Christmas book for children. It is filled with lovely, colorful illustrations by Mary Engelbreit. She brings her warm and bright renditions of Christmas, featuring adorable children, people and animals, to this work. The book contains the Christmas story from Luke, along with many well-known Christmas hymns, such as “The First Noel,” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.”
In this volume, there are also short stories and poems of the season. Some I was familiar with, and a few I had never heard of, but they were all charming. Each page has a picture. The bright colors and lots of details should capture a child’s interest, even if they can’t read yet. I especially liked the illustrated, “The Friendly Beasts.” It is truly a treat for the eyes and ears–really stunning. Anyone who is a fan of Mary Engelbreit would appreciate this book.
This Christmas collection is hard-backed, over-sized and 40 pages long. I believe some good Christmas memories could be made reading this book to a child in your life–even if that child is you! I really liked the last line of the book, “May God always bless you, love you, and keep you.” I wish that for all of you, and give this book 5 stars.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Zonderkids/Thomas Nelson Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
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