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* This post is in partnership with Kohl’s. The holidays are coming and one of the most important gifts you can give to a child is a brand new book. Sure, other toys make sounds, light-up and can be fun, but books are a way …
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What comes to mind when you hear the word Christmas? Do you think of parties, perfectly wrapped presents, Santa Clause? Or do you think of giving to those less fortunate or bringing happiness to your loved ones? Overall, Christmas is a very special time where you get to spend time with your loved ones and show them just how much you care.
Simone Mets offers a story to inspire us in her one-of-a-kind holiday book, Very Christmas. When Santa’s workshop is destroyed by a ferocious storm, even the richest man in the world is stumped for a way to save Christmas. Just when everyone seems to give up all hope, the un-stump-able Ava Buttons, together with her friends, discovers a way to make Christmas wishes come true. Motivated by a desire to help others, Ava converts even her naughtiest friend, Rowdy Meyers, from an enthusiastic getter to a champion giver.
About the Author: Simone Mets has spent her life connecting with others, whether locally or abroad, and always has her eyes peeled for opportunities to give back. Her ingenuity has served her well in her professional life as an attorney and event producer, and shines throughout her first book, Very Christmas. She is a passionate volunteer, a mentor, and an active member of SCBWI. Mets lives in Princeton, New Jersey with her husband and two shorthaired ginger tabbies.
With the holiday right around the corner, this is a must-have book of the season. It’s a great story for ALL ages and would make an excellent addition to your library or classroom (perfect book for all my teacher friends out there). This is not your typical picture book. There are no page numbers, chapter numbers or illustrations. The uniqueness of the book allows your kids to remember pages based on a memorable font, word, or page color. Characters are not illustrated either, which give readers the freedom to use their imagination…they can even imagine themselves into the story.
Be unstumpable! Very Christmas is a wonderful story, and I can’t wait to share it with my nephew, goddaughter, and step-son. This is sure to be the new story to read each Christmas holiday, to allow us to focus on being good and helping others out. Not only is Very Christmas an entertaining story, but it also teaches us that one person can make a difference at any age, to always look for opportunities when something bad happens and caring for what we have creates a sense of responsibility and awareness, plus much more.
Very Christmas is available to purchase at VeryChristmasBook.com, Amazon, Walmart and the Farmhouse Store in Princeton, NJ. Order your very own copy of Very Christmas or order for the librarian, teacher, or child in your life.
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** 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Feature **
The values the holidays bring hope, kindness and the spirit of giving and are applicable to people of all ages, faiths and walks of life.
This feeling of goodwill is the soul of the children’s illustrated novel The Book of Kringle – Legend of the North Pole, by Derek Velez Partridge with Mary Packard.
In a magical land on top of the world, an epic struggle between light and darkness was waged between two brothers. King Kringle ruled with a harsh hand over the Elves of the North Pole, allowing no laughter, no play and no Christmas celebration. There was only one truly kindhearted soul who could make a difference and change the course of the world. Would the Elves be able to find Santa and bring laughter and joy to the land? Manusol the Elf knows the answer, for it is written in The Book of Kringle.
With stunningly crafted illustrations, a classically designed hardback cover and lyrical text that takes children straight into the glittering crystal mountains of the North Pole, The Book of Kringle is a must-have for young children everywhere this holiday season. Now parents and children alike can become even further immersed in the magic, thanks to an accompanying Color-In Christmas coloring book.
Topics and themes explored in The Book of Kringle include:
– The importance of unselfish acts of kindness in everyday life and how what you put out into the world comes back.
– The magical aspect of Santa and having faith in the spirit of the unknown.
– Providing a fertile emotional ground where parents can begin a dialogue with their child about their own specialness.
– That we are all born with a unique and special gift that we are tasked to find in order to better the world around us.
My Thoughts: I’ve review a lot of children’s books over the past 7 years and this one is definitely in my top 10 of favorite books! There are thousands of different holiday books out in the marketplace for kids and the majority of them have the same or similar story line. I think this one is unique and really puts a new spin on a holiday story. The illustrations in this book are award-worthy & absolutely gorgeous!
The story line is very entertaining for both children & adults! It’s one of those children’s holiday books that will quickly become a tradition to read in your family. You can purchase this fantastic hardcover children’s book from Amazon for a really great price! It’s available in hardcover or for Kindle. I think it’s a fantastic book! In our home, we will be reading it to the kids every year before the holidays to get them excited for the upcoming Christmas holiday & will be making this a family tradition.
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