Every year Santa puts a winter holiday book under our Christmas tree. One year, this one arrived. It’s been a favorite ever since. So, to commemorate Look for an Evergreen Day, I present my review of:
If you’re looking for a great read-aloud Christmas book, look no further! MR. WILLOWBY’S CHRISTMAS TREE has rhythm and rhyme, humor and heart, woodland creatures and whimsy, and a Christmas tree, of course. Actually, it has many trees. You see, Mr. Willowby discovers his giant tree is a bit too large for his parlor, so Baxter, the butler, chops off the top to make it fit. It seems a shame to waste the top, so he presents it to Miss Adelaide, the upstairs maid. The little tree is just a bit too tall for her table so…can you guess where this is going? Readers will want to keep reading to find out where the treetops end up next, will love the rollicking rhyme, and will love the expressive and detailed illustrations. They’ll also love the quaint and surprising ending. A Christmas classic!
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Apparently, the origins of this holiday are fuzzy, but why not take it literally and put on your own shoes today? And, of course, I’m recommending a book to go along with this holiday that just might help a little someone be encouraged to put on shoes (and clothes):
Most families can relate to a child reluctant to get ready in the morning. Robin Currie’s book takes this common scenario and gives it a clever twist. When the child in the story “turns into a dinosaur” and argues that dinosaurs don’t wear shirts, socks, and so on, Mom suggests that he “be a velociraptor” (and others) to “grab some fish” (and so on). This book is perfect for the preschool dinosaur lover and anyone who battles against the morning routine.
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About HeatherHeather is a busy wife and mom of five rambunctious children and one lovable pup They all provide lots of distractions, but oodles of inspiration. Sometimes the pictures and ideas in her head turn into her own children's stories, but she always makes time to read other people's books. Sometimes she reviews them here. Archives
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