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Halloween might not even be here yet (soon, soon!), but with less than 2 MONTHS to go (I know, go scream, I understand), Christmas HAS to be on your radar, if you're going to get that Christmas list completed!
Looking for some unique Christmas books for the kids this holiday season?
I have 3 great books for you!
The first 2 will bring a smile to any kid's face, and maybe to some adults too!
Cute Christmas Holiday Coloring Book
by Jenny Newland and William Vanderdasson
In Cute Christmas, have yourself a furry little Christmas with this heartwarming coloring book featuring happy pets in festive settings. Feel the stress of the holidays vanish as you focus your your mind on the sweet expressions of these beloved creatures.
As you can see you not only get adorable pictures of puppies to color, but also kittens, birds and adorable snowmen! both this book and the next one, would be adorable as a set to give to the kids for the long ride to grandma's house this Thanksgiving or Christmas, so they can festoon her fridge with their cute art! Thanks to their being printed on study, perforated paper (our fav) that can easily stand up to markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or even watercolors, your kids can color them however they choose! Plus each design is matched with an inspiring Christmas quote, on the opposite page, allowing for some great thoughts as well..
Santa's Kitty Helpers Holiday Coloring Book by Kayomi Harai
The expressive-eyed furry friends depicted in the artistry of acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai have a wonderful way of capturing hearts. Now her delightful felines are even melting Santa's heart in this adorable Christmas coloring book.
Kayomi presents dozens of festive yuletide kitties, ready to color. Readers will recognize these same black & white coloring pages from Kayomi's higher-priced Santa's Furry Helpers Holiday Coloring Book (in case you already have that book) Each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year perforated paper.
I love the adorable kittens in this book- the Kitty Angel is Miss Grace's fav, and I have to admit, if you love cats, the prints with the sayings would be great for framing and having around the house for the holidays! If Grandmas loves her cats, then she will really appreciate these colored prints from the grandkids!
and out last book today:
Love, Santa by Martha Brockenbrough, Lee White
In a series of letters, a young girl writes to Santa to ask about the North Pole, Mrs. Claus, and of course, Christmas goodies. Year after year, Santa writes back, and a heartwarming relationship develops, until one year, the girl writes to her mother instead: Mom, are you Santa? Her mother responds to say that no, she is not Santa. Because Santa is bigger than any one person -- we bring him out through kindness to one another and the power of imagination. This transformative tale spins a universal childhood experience into a story about love, giving, and the spirit of Christmas
Review:
I don't know about you, but I know I was about 10 when I realized who Santa really was, but I played along for a year, as I could tell it made my mother happy. Now that I'm in that position, I realize how truly amazing the gift is, and WHY we pass on the tradition. This book is an amazing way of breaking the ice for the conversation that all parents secretly dread, as we see it as the end of innocence and belief. Sigh, the big bad ugly world has reared its head.
By reading this book, and the adorable letters included in letter pockets within it, together, parents and kids can understand how similar there tradition may be, and how there IS a way to carry it forward, and to share what the true story means. I'm hoping to get past this year's Christmas without needing the book, and then sitting down and reading the book over the holidays with Miss Grace, while the joy and love is still in their air, and most importantly, in her heart. It's a lovely book and one that I can see being passed around in a family, as each child needs it, and then sharing with friends as well. If you have kids on the cusp of belief, get this book!
About the Authors/Illustrators:
Award-winning professional artist Jenny Newland is best known for her realistic, lifelike portraits of animals that she brings to life with colorful detail and sweet expressions. Her adorable puppies and kittens and beautiful wildlife paintings are created using her own unique style of combining acrylics with brush and airbrushing techniques. Jenny's art is licensed for greeting cards, banners, puzzles, prints, gift tins, mugs, designer fabrics, t-shirts and many other items that feature her animals. Jenny is able to capture the personalities of her adorable subjects so well, because she and her family are surrounded at home by four dogs, fifteen cats, and various farm animals.
William Vanderdasson has had an extraordinary career. In the last 30 years, this versatile artist has become a popular illustrator, renowned for his realistic renderings of eye-catching, lovable animals. His illustrations have been used on greeting cards, wrapping paper, and multiple other products with great success.
Award-winning professional artist Kayomi Harai worked as a commercial art illustrator and animal portrait artist in her native Japan before moving to California. Known for her watercolor paintings of bright-eyed cats in precarious situations, her lifelike artistry has captivated collectors for years. Her works have been exhibited around the world, and are licensed in collectible plates, figurines, puzzles, t-shirts, prints, posters, and greeting cards.
Martha Brockenbrough is the author of two books for adults and five books for young readers, including The Game of Love and Death, which earned four starred reviews and was a Kirkus Prize finalist, Devine Intervention, and The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and their two daughters. Visit her online at marthabrockenbrough.com.
Lee White is an artist and teacher who loves watercolor, print making, and climbing trees. He spends his days splashing paint in his backyard studio, where there are absolutely no clocks allowed! He has illustrated more than fifteen books and shown in galleries across the country, from Los Angeles to New York. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and young son.
Lee White is an artist and teacher who loves watercolor, print making, and climbing trees. He spends his days splashing paint in his backyard studio, where there are absolutely no clocks allowed! He has illustrated more than fifteen books and shown in galleries across the country, from Los Angeles to New York. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and young son.
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