PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas! by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight
ABOUT THE BOOK
How to Catch Santa Claus meets The Night Before series in this present-wrapping, mistletoe-hanging picture book anticipating Christmas in the laugh-out-loud, rhyming It’s Almost time For… series.
It’s almost time for Christmas, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there’s so much to do before the merry day arrives…
From decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments to wrapping presents, baking cookies, and caroling, there are endless ways to celebrate! But not everyone can read the signs of the highly anticipated holiday on the way…
It’s Almost Time for…Christmas! is a perfect blend of festive fun and read-aloud magic that will have young readers laughing and identifying the misunderstanding at play before the characters catch on. This picture book makes a delightful gift for kids aged four to eight!
REVIEW
This cute book follows a young boy and his family as they get ready to celebrate Christmas. The boy's stuffed bunny gets into the excitement, but seems to be focused on another holiday. Encouraging young listeners or readers to notice the elements in the illustrations that don't seem to fit the chosen holiday will add a fun interactive element to story time. It's fun to see the boy's engagement with the holiday despite a few mishaps along the way. The cartoon-like illustrations provide a bright, cheerful backdrop for the holiday preparations. The surprise at the end seems likely to induce a few laughs from younger audiences. The book provides not just a fun look at Christmas but an easy way to introduce younger children to holiday traditions that are unique to different holidays.
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