Christmas Picture Book Review: Fun Facts and Rhymes for Kids' Curious Minds: Christmas by Joanne Paules

If you're looking for a short book that blends interesting Christmas facts with fun rhymes, then you will want to grab a copy of Fun Facts and Rhymes for Kids' Curious Minds: Christmas by Joanne Paules.

This adorable book is perfect for those youngsters looking to learn more about the origins, traditions, and symbols of the holiday. Alongside these fun facts are enjoyable rhymes that kids will enjoy reading aloud. With colorful artwork, your little ones will enjoy flipping the digital or paperback pages.

My one wish is that an editor had taken a better look at this before it was published because there are grammar and typographical errors inside and on the cover. It's still an adorable and fun book. I just feel when we are educating and entertaining young people, we need to produce as perfect a product as possible. The book is doing well in sales ranking, so it doesn't seem to be an issue for most.

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D3M1GS3X
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2024
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 50892 KB
• Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
• Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages

I bought a digital copy of this book for my Kindle. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

Christmas Book Review: 501 Would You Rather for Kids, Christmas Edition & Try Not to Laugh Christmas Challenge from Ahoy Publications

From the publishers of interesting facts, explorations into historical periods and figures, and numerous other titles for children comes two funny and entertaining holiday offerings in one: 501 Would You Rather for Kids, Christmas Edition and Try Not to Laugh Christmas Challenge from Ahoy Publications.

In a touching letter to parents and caregivers, the publisher states their mission of 501 Would You Rather is to give them and their families something to focus on other than the holiday stress. It refers to recent studies about the importance of developing a sense of humor in kids that tends to make them happier and more optimistic. And of course, they hope this book will help you fill Christmas--now and in the future--with holiday spirit. This is followed by a letter directed to the children and encourages them to share it with family and friends.

501 Would You Rather for Kids, Christmas Edition has engaging would you rather questions, riddles, recipes, jokes, songs, and puns. One can imagine a family taking this book a section at time and working through it, or making a new recipe and singing songs in between some of these Christmas-time jokes and riddles.

Try Not to Laugh Christmas Challenge is the second book. The publisher states their mission as bringing people together and to stimulate young minds. It encourages children to challenge their family and have fun.

Try Not to Laugh Christmas Challenge has jokes, quizzes, would you rather questions, Christmas quotes, tongue twisters, puns, and silly songs. It is a great complement to 501 Would You Rather for Kids, Christmas Edition. Smart idea on the part of the publishers to put them together.

Loved everything about both of these titles, and I look forward to more from Ahoy Publications.

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CNXVNJ6L
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 23, 2023
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 4155 KB
• Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
• Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 110 pages

I purchased a digital copy of this book for my Kindle. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

Christmas... in the News: Eco-friendly Ways to Repurpose Your Tree, After- Christmas Amazon Deals & Hanukkah Started on Christmas Day

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a weekly review of some of the Christmas articles and news over the last week. 

Hard to believe Christmas 2024 is a thing of the past. How was your holiday? Ours was great. Here are a few photos.

Sam & Kat (our middle child)

Jen & John (our oldest)

Sarah (our youngest)

Theo and his new toy

Paul and Tyno

Me the day after Christmas

Enough about us, let's get to the news. This week there is a ton out there. I expect by the next week or two it will slow down.

WKOW out of Wisconsin reports that the Wildlife Center at the Dane County Humane Society is suggesting people put their natural Christmas tree--after all the ornaments, tinsel, and lights are off--in their yard to benefit animals. You can read more about their instructions here.

Yahoo! Life is sharing after-Christmas deals from Amazon. Maybe there is a deal on something you wanted that you didn't find under the tree. Check out the article here.

CBS NEWS reported on the rare occurrence of Hanukkah beginning on Christmas Day. This is the first time it has happened, they said, since 2005. You can read more here. 

Books Under My Tree

Christmas was over in a blur... as is often the case. However, the fun times with family and all the memories we made will last forever. 

While I didn't specifically ask for any books this year, my family treated me to three really great ones--the first of which was on my wish list. The second book is a special B&N edition of Anne of Green Gables. 

Did you receive any books for Christmas? What are you most looking forward to reading?

Merry Christmas!

 

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