Christmas Cookies: Bite Size Holiday Lessons, A Children's Book Review

TRADITION means each year at the same time we make the same cookies and wear our special matching aprons.

GRACIOUS means putting out a plate for our special guest.

CELEBRATE means time to get out the sprinkles!

EACH of the green sections has given you a sample of one of the twenty-two simple lessons that are included in this book which is marked appropriate for all ages, as it is. I have seen it recommended for children in preschool up to Grade 2, but of course anyone can enjoy it.

Each page or two page spread is illustrated with children demonstrating the word and/or lesson on the page and each page features added characters for an extra touch of whimsy. I love the mice that the book opens with, the bunnies at the kitchen table, the lion in the diningroom and the elves lending a helping hand. I have no doubt that you and your children will also love this book.

AMAZON CUSTOMER REVIEW:

"If you have ever grappled with explaining an abstract concept to children, like 'tradition' 'disappointed' or the all-important 'sharing,' then Amy Rosenthal and Jane Dyer's 'cookie books' are for you. Through the simple analogies of baking and eating cookies (something many children can relate to), Rosenthal explains those sometimes difficult-to-understand ideas/values like gratitude, appreciative, gracious, and many more.

Jane Dyer's soft, expressive child/animal illustrations complement and illustrate the concepts. The 'Christmas Cookies' book includes holiday-related words like joy, believe, celebrate and peace. Both of these titles are excellent choices for a child 3-6 years of age." ~~ Cherry Ames

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal is perhaps most well known for her memoir called Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life which was very well received everywhere because of its unusual format and its wit with regard to "the ordinary stuff of daily life." It was one of Amazon's top 10 memoirs in 2005. She has also published 11 children's books with plans for many more underway. Her website is available at whoisamy. She lives in Chicago with her family.

Your child will be so proud when he or she straps on this apron just like the little boy in the children's picture book My Apron by Eric Carle. You can even order a set of aprons as there are many child and adult matching aprons available. Isn't this gingerbread man apron particularly cute? Very appropriate for pairing with this beautiful Christmastime book!

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$16.00