HOW MANY SLEEPS UNTIL CHRISTMAS?!
REBECCA PATTERSON (Illus. Luciano Lozano)
Happy Yak (non-affiliate Bookshop.org link)
$18.99 hardcover, available now
Rating: 5* of five
The Publisher Says: Packed with the magic of Christmas, this funny picture book about a child counting down to Christmas is the perfect story to celebrate the holiday season.
Join the countdown to Christmas in this festive family frolic of a picture book! This hilarious and heart-warming story features everyone’s favorite Christmas activities and captures the exciting build-up to the big day.
“LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! IT’S CHRISTMAS!”
“Not yet!” said Mummy.
“How many sleeps?!”
Mummy had a long think. “Fifty-three.”
“Not long now!”
“Quite long,” said Mummy.
Full of Christmas chaos and festive fun, such as singing carols (A LOT), decorating the tree, wrapping presents (or siblings!), preparing for Santa's arrival . . . and many more sweet family memories.
How Many Sleeps Until Christmas?! is full of character and personality. The family setting will strike a familiar chord with parents and impatient young readers who just can’t wait until the big day! This is a joyful book to celebrate the holiday season, and a perfect Christmas gift.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: It's like a bound version of an Advent calendar. It starts with Halloween decorations tripping the inner holiday alarm:
...and on we go, asking The Question again and again and again.
...but, as the adults know it must, the day arrives:
I was captivated from the title to the artwork to the clever lines. I'd say it's pretty solidly a lap-reader's book...a little too advanced for the ones who need it most and not as necessary for the first-graders. Of course, that's just on average; every kid is different and you know your young giftees the best. Don't overlook this adorable helper with the eager, overeager really, holiday maven in your clan.
It's really big fun to read aloud!
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