How to Decorate A Christmas Tree by Vikki VanSickle

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree by Vikki VanSickle is a sweet story of the season.

A young girl is sharing the steps to decorate a Christmas tree… but it is so much more. It’s about the special memories, beloved traditions, and favorite things that happen as this family decorates the tree that is so endearing. Readers of How to Decorate a Christmas Tree will be delighted by this seasonal tale with beautiful three-dimensional artwork by Miki Sato. And with a special surprise at the end, this wonderful story is sure to charm readers of all ages.

I know it’s early in the year yet, but this might be my favorite children’s Christmas book of the 2023.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tundra Books (October 10, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735268584
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735268586
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 8 years
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3

I requested a NetGalley copy of this story for review. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in anyway.

The Star That Lost its Twinkle by Janice Blanchett

Looking for a new and endearing story about the wise men’s journey to find Jesus? Then The Star That Lost its Twinkle by Janice Blanchett is the perfect book for you and your children.

Lucas is a bright star that outshines his classmates. But his classmates don’t enjoy his bragging, and keeping up his image makes Lucas forget the importance of caring for himself. Soon, he loses his shine, and his classmates treat him poorly. It seems like nothing will help, until some encouraging advice leads him to pray to God asking for His help in making Lucas the star he created him to be.

What a touching story! The Star That Lost its Twinkle reminds us that we must take care of our temple (body) and that God has a special plan for all of us. Alongside Jack Foster’s amazing and beautiful artwork, this story is perfect for this time of year, but also as a constant reminder to reach out and ask for God’s help every day. Such a beautiful story!

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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KN62V3B
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Janice Blanchett (November 3, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8985182514

I received a digital copy from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

Bring A Christmas Kindness Home for the Holidays

Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?

“5 Stars? An emphatic yes! Two thumbs up? No doubt!” ~ fundinmental

“Nicely illustrated, enjoyable story for readers of all ages.” ~ Jude, Amazon Reviewer

“It will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas…” ~ Ruth, Amazon Reviewer

“What a meaningful book!” ~ Lisa’s Reading

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Halloween Picture Books from Clavis Publishing

A little wizard paints creepy, crawly creatures, but soon they come alive. They creep right off his paper. Come meet all his monsters, but please, whatever you do—don’t let them escape!

An imaginative rhyming picture book full of funny creatures. For little monsters ages 4 years and up.

A perfect children’s book for Halloween storytime, from bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten!

This is a book full of monsters: small, smelly, yelling, creepy… monsters! So it’s a book for hard core monster lovers, but also for beginners in monsterology. With shock effects! Try it yourself! Softies keep out! Conquer your deepest fears! Tremble and shiver with pleasure! Are you scared already? No? Just you wait and see?. (Includes a monstrously fun pop-up spread at the end of the book!)

It’s for real monster lovers, but also for beginners in monster-ology, ages 4 and up. (This is one of my favorites.)

Mila is lying in her bed in Mommy’s house. It’s dark all around her. Very dark. Mommy forgot to check if there were any monsters Daddy always checks, but this is Mommy’s house. Does Mommy have someone to chase away the monsters? Who could that be?

An endearing and simple story about being a little bit afraid of the dark. For brave toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

Best friends Walter and Willy are having a sleepover.
Walter thinks it’s fun to scare Willy.
But what happens when the tables get turned?

A barely scary story about friendship and respect. For best friends ages 4 and up.

For these and more titles from Clavis Publishing, visit their website at www.clavis-publishing.com

Holiday Titles from 4RV Publishing

Christmas, a time of magic and gifts, comes to a halt when stolen presents and electrical problems hit the North Pole.

What can Santa or his elves do? What can two girls do? Joy and Mary are the only ones who can save Christmas.

Read my review here!

 After the war, factories began to make toys again, and Ellouise discovers a marvelous surprise when her parents take her to the city to see Santa Claus, a baby doll that opens and closes its eyes.

She tells everyone that she wants that baby doll from Santy Claus.

Then, she worries about Santa Claus being able to find her at her grandparents’. Will Ellouise get her baby doll from Santy Claus?

Read my review here!

Joseph and his wife, Mary, expect a baby. With all that is happening, including the government requiring a census, Joseph feels a little overwhelmed and a bit left out of the preparations for the baby. Is there something he can do?

Merry Tilda discovers a small evergreen growing by her house. As years pass, the tree become larger and more important to her, her family, and her neighbors. She, with the help of grandchildren and their friends, decorates the tree each winter with goodies for the birds and animals. The tree becomes a winter fairy tale.​

Christmas is the time for miracles, but sometimes, a child must make her own miracle, and one for her siblings.

Read my review here!

New Release!

Panther finds helping Katie and Emma decorate for Christmas fun.

However, Christmas morning brings a surprise. Katie and Emma love the surprise, but Panther doesn’t. It’s cold and wet and not fun, at least to him.

How does Katie help her cat adjust to a snowy Christmas?

Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?

Read reviews here!

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