Mouse's Christmas Gift
Hardcover, ebook
October 2, 2018
by Mindy Baker (Author),
Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)
- Age Range: 4 - 8 years
- Grade Level: Preschool - 3
- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Zonderkidz
- ISBN-13: 978-0310759003
In Mouse’s Christmas Gift, written by Mindy Baker and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, one tiny church mouse must find a way to bring Christmas spirit to his little town when Parson gets sick and the usual Christmas Eve service is cancelled. Mouse never gives up hope as he prepares the nativity set and lights a small candle in the window to signal the villagers. Mouse’s small act of faith sparks a chain reaction of hope and love, demonstrating that even the smallest creature can make a big difference. This adorable book, with a cover adorned with foil and glitter, captures the spirit of Christmas and the joy of doing for others during the holiday season.
That night, on Christmas Eve, a small group of villagers gathered in front of the darkened church. Mouse peered out the window and his heart began to pound. They came!
My thoughts: MOUSE'S CHRISTMAS GIFT is a very cute story about a mouse determined to save Christmas when the parson gets sick and no one else is willing to step up to the plate. Mouse single-handedly decorates the church, thus motivating a small boy to hang a wreath on the church door and it snowballs from there.
It is a heartwarming story about how Christmas is more than the money we spend, it's more than the feeling, it's about one thing and one thing only. Jesus's birth.
If you are looking for a new Christmas book for your favorite young child, this is a good one.
I received a copy free. All opinions are my own.
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A Savior Is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas
Hardcover, ebook
October 2, 2018
by Patti Rokus (Author)
By arranging a few rocks together an entire story can be told. A Savior Is Born, Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas, created by Patti Rokus, is an unforgettable picture book that uses majestic rock art and simple yet powerful text to inspire wonder and awe as the miracle of Christmas unfolds across the pages. Readers will be absorbed in the nature-filled artwork that shows the birth of Jesus and the celebration of the very first Christmas in a powerful and unique way.
The cover of this book sparkles and shines with foil, embossing, and spot gloss.
My thoughts: Well this is an unique approach to a book. A SAVIOR IS BORN: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas is just that. Pictures of rocks arranged in a way to depict the Christmas story, which a few words describing the picture.
This would be an idea gift for the child in your life that loves rocks, the artsy crafty adult you know who uses nature as their art box, or the person who collects unique coffee table books.
My children weren't quite sure what to think if it, but I have to give the author kudos for creativity.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
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