Christmas Children's Picture Book Review: Elves for a Day by Deb Hockenberry

The Hungle Bungle Jungle crew is back in this seasonal adventure titled, Elves for a Day.

Chimpanzee and Monkey are eagerly awaiting their chance to see Santa. When Santa tells them his elves are sick and he needs their help, they are thrilled to go. Can they make sure Santa will be ready to deliver toys on Christmas Eve?

Elves for a Day by Deb Hockenberry is a sweet and zany tale of the Christmas season. Filled with fun and delightful illustrations by Madelaine Letsche, your three- to six-year-old will enjoy turning page after colorful page as they follow the Hungle Bungle Jungle crew on their latest adventure. This is a seasonal story you won't want to miss!

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entertaining Kids Books (October 9, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 42 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1737264102
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737264101

I received a free digital copy from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

New Christmas Kidlit: Read and Rhyme The First Christmas by Glenys Nellist

 

From Glenys Nellist comes Read and Rhyme The First Christmas, a sweet lift-the-flap board book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth through interactive rhyming and colorful illustrations. Children will enjoy guessing the hidden rhyme that fits into the story and discovering how Mary and Joseph made it to Bethlehem in time for the birth of baby Jesus.

Read and Rhyme The First Christmas:

Provides interactive rhyming fun with 24 sturdy flaps
Tells the story of the first Christmas in easy to understand, perfect to read aloud rhyme
Is written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist

Makes a perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas gift for little ones  

Other books by Gleny Nellist include Snuggle Time Christmas, Twas the Evening of Christmas, Twas the Season of Advent, and the Love Letters from God series.

12 pages, Board Book

Expected publication October 3, 2023

Pre-order from:

Christianbook.com

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Better World Books

Indiebound

Picture Book Review: How to Decorate a Christmas Tree by Vikki VanSickle

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree by Vikki VanSickle is a sweet story of the season.

A young girl is sharing the steps to decorate a Christmas tree... but it is so much more. It's about the special memories, beloved traditions, and favorite things that happen as this family decorates the tree that is so endearing. Readers of How to Decorate a Christmas Tree will be delighted by this seasonal tale with beautiful three-dimensional artwork by Miki Sato. And with a special surprise at the end, this wonderful story is sure to charm readers of all ages.

I know it's early in the year yet, but this might be my favorite children's Christmas book of the 2023.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tundra Books (October 10, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735268584
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735268586
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3

This review first appeared at The Children's and Teens' Book Connection. I requested a NetGalley copy of this story for review. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in anyway.