This is not only adorable but sturdy! The rhyme scheme is fun, and I loved how it includes the new year. Each page has something "shiny" (like a glittery bow) and texture. Although this is a book you'll read with toddlers and preschoolers, first graders will be very proud to read it themselves, too.

Pros: Great rhymes, bright colors and lots of activity make the warmth of the holidays contagious.

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Christmas time is about caring, sharing, baking, singing and giving. Preschoolers will see just how busy Christmas time can be. A little bear family bundles up for Christmas time shopping. The streets are filled with the hustle and bustle of many shoppers. After shopping, there is no time for napping, only baking and wrapping. Families gather around to sing joyful songs. It's family time, giving time and gathering with friends.

Elizabeth Bennett has created a festive tale surrounding the Christmas holiday. Soft pastel pictures with sparkles throughout are there for little fingers to touch. Easy words and recognizable characters are inviting for any new reader. A padded cover and sturdy pages make this book easy to hold and long lasting. ( )