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Know that Christmas is here
The donkeys, the sheep
The goats and the deer"
In this beautifully illustrated Christmas story, readers find themselves in Tumpton Town, where it is Christmas Eve. Young William sleeps in his bed, awaiting all that Christmas Eve promises. As William dreams, readers find themselves part of a Santa-filled adventure. After snowflakes tickle Rudolph's nose, Santa's sleigh crashes. But the reindeer work together to make sure Santa can keep his promise to the world's children. Readers travel across snowy mountains and through blinding blizzards with Santa and the reindeer, and along the way, young William learns the true meaning of the Christmas season. By the story's end, readers are celebrating Christmas with William and his family, who are thankful for "their kind little boy / Who thought not of himself / But of others' joy."
Filled with lessons about kindness, service, and love, this book provides a bright light for a dark world. Combining the traditional nativity story and the well-known imagery of Santa Claus and his reindeer with the story of a kind and caring boy, it provides an entertaining yet meaningful reading experience for young children. It reminds readers young and not-so-young about the importance of showing kindness, not just during the holiday season but all year long. Young readers will find the book's beautiful illustrations an experience all their own. The playful rhymes will have them reading, laughing, and returning for more. This book is undoubtedly one of the best children's books of the year, and it will make a great gift not only during the holiday season but any time of the year.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review