CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS: Santa Post by Emma Yarlett & Letters from the North Pole by Annie Atkins
ABOUT THE BOOK
Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?
This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett’s vibrant illustrations and quirky humor.
REVIEW
As a fan of novelty books with movable parts, Christmas stories, and Emma Yarlett, I was thrilled to find this book. Amy sends a letter to Santa but it's been singed and Santa can't read what Amy wants for Christmas. As it is Christmas Eve and he is tremendously busy, he seeks help finding the perfect gift for Amy; first, from an elf, then a polar bear, and finally a reindeer all provide what they think is the perfect gift. Unfortunately, Santa doesn't think any of them will do. Will Santa find the perfect gift before it's too late or is Amy doomed to disappointment? There are five lift-the-flap items in the book; two are the letters from Amy, and the other three hide the gifts chosen for her. The story is delightful and the resolution satisfying. This book is bound to be a hit with young readers/listeners one-on-one or during story times. Hopefully it will also help them empathize with Santa's dilemma and the challenge of finding just the right gift. Highly recommended.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Dear Santa, I've had an idea ....
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with five real letters from the North Pole as you discover how Santa Claus takes a wish and makes it come true.
REVIEW
Counting down from twelve days before Christmas, the reader reads the letters that five separate children write to Santa, sharing what they want for Christmas. The book contains five removable letters & cards sharing Santa's response. Written in adequate verse, each child has come up with a rather unique request, resulting in Santa sending not only a letter, but a patent card for the children's inventions. Santa's responses are written in poetry which makes them especially fun to read aloud. The children's' imaginations run free, both in terms of their requested gifts but the questions they ask. This fun book makes for a fun read with much to explore (the letters are stored in what look like real letters, stamps and all. The final two-page spread provides lots of details for children to find, including the requested items. Plenty of fun to be had, as long as the removeable letters & cards are not lost. Recommended.
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