No comments about Baby Strawberry's First Christmas (Strawberry Shortcake Baby).

1 comments about Grandmothers Christmas Story: A True Quechan Indian Story.

1. When grandmother was a little girl, her people, the Quechan of SE California and W Arizona, become tired of soldiers interfering in their land and plan an attack for Christmas day. Grandmother finds a way to prevent the battle when she sees a soldier who rescued her when she was lost in the desert.

No comments about The Story of Christmas.

1 comments about Dreaming of a White Christmas Advent Calendar.

1. I bought this as a present for my daughter and she was thoroughly happy with it

1 comments about Christmas for 10.

1. _Christmas for 10_ is a new Christmas tradition at our house. The simple rhymes tend to get lost as we're reading the book, but it's because we're enjoying the pictures and concepts so much.

   The family in the book prepares for Christmas, and we count as they prepare. Each picture is very beautifully done and makes a great starting point for a discussion of families, working together, and Christmas, just to name a few. The book places the emphasis of Christmas on the family spending time together, not on receiving gifts. Three generations enjoy the preparations, ending with my 2.5yo son's favorite page where "ten joyful folks wish peace for all!"

   This is a truly special book. I'm already looking forward to next Christmas.

5 comments about Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girls Collection).

1. This is another in the American Girls series about Samantha Parkington, a nine-year-old orphan girl living with her grandmother in the America of 1904. In this book, Samantha is all excited, preparing for the coming Christmas. But, when the family finds out that Samantha's Uncle Gard is bringing his girlfriend Cornelia to visit (a serious matter back then), the whole household is turned upside down, along with Samantha's plans. Samantha begins to resent Cornelia, but before Christmas Day arrives, she might just learn a lesson.

   The final chapter of this book is a highly informative look at Christmas in 1904 America. Also, I must say that I did enjoy the wonderful illustrations provided by Nancy Niles and R. Grace.

   This is another very good American Girls book. Unlike the other Samantha books that my daughter and I have read, this one does not set out to show any of the less savory details of life in 1904 America, but it is nonetheless and enjoyable book with a nice lesson. My daughter and I both enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to you.




2. I thought this book would be great for girls especially if you like the holidays. Samantha lives with her wealthy grandmother. It is also a great book if you love happy endings and sad beginnings.



3. This book is very fascinating. Samantha wants a certain doll for Christmas,the doll is beautiful, she wears a pink lacy dress, has brown hair, and holds a tiny nutcracker in her arms. Samantha's Uncle Gard is bringing his fiance', Cornilia for Christmas. Samantha has made Christmas decorations for GrandMary's house and she's been invited to her friend Ida Dean's Christmas party. Then Samantha finds out Cornilia is coming and evewrything has to be perfect so Samantha can't put up her decorations or go to Ida Dean's Christmas party. Samantha thinks that Cornilia will be a boring person, but soon finds out she may be wrong.
   In the back of the book there's a little section called "Peek into the Past" and it can teach you about Christmas in 1904.
   I would recommend this book for three reasons; its very interesting, exciting and wonderful. "Samantha's Surprise" is a great book



4. Samantha's Surprise is about a girl named Samantha that got a very special surprise from someone she loves. 12 weeks before Christmas, Samantha's best friend,Ida, gave her an invitation to her Christmas party. Then Ida and Sam,Samantha, went to the toy shop. Sam stared into the shop's window admiring the beautiful Nutcracker doll. Later on Sam went to her house and tried on the new dress Granmary's semstress,Jessie, made for her. Then Sam asked Grandmary if she could go to Ida's party, but she can't because Sam's uncle is bringing his girlfriend so they have to meet Cornelia properly on their first meet. Once Cornelia and Uncle Gard got there and it ends up that Sam,Cornelia,and Uncle Grad had a wondreful time instead of having a horrible time as Sam thought it might be. On Christmas, Sam got the Nutcracker doll she wanted and everyone loved Sam's gifts she gave. Especialy Cornelia. Sam had a wonderful Christmas after all.



5. My daughter is a huge Samantha fan and we enjoy reading the American Girl books together. This story is professionally crafted, with strong vocabulary, a good mix of dialog and narrative, and nice illustrations. Samantha is looking forward to a christmas party, but with the arrival of the mysterious Cornelia, her plans appear to be wrecked. Just when Samantha believes that she is going to have the worst Christmas ever, things break her way.

4 comments about The Mouse before Christmas.

1. This will become a timeless story! The artwork is breathtaking, and the story definently got the attention of my 5 year old! Anxious to see what Michael Garland does next!



2. This is an excellent story for kids and parents! As wonderful as the story is, the illustrations are even better. My 2 1/2 year old wants me to read "the Santa book" every night before bed. I highly recommend this book for children of all ages. It will soon be a classic right along with The Night Before Christmas.



3. My mother got this book for my daughter, who is now 5. She absolutely loves this book, and quite frankly, I do too. I am going to buy another one for keepsake, because we are wearing the first one out.



4. This is a cute book with charming illustrations. It almost appears to have two endings, but for the age it's intended, that shouldn't matter. It serves its purpose well - entertaining both children and adults. You don't often find books written and illustrated by the same person as this one is. I was pleased with my purchase.

1 comments about Humphrey's Christmas.

1. Children who fell in love with the adorable small elephants in "Humphrey's Corner" and "Humphrey's Bedtime" will be delighted with the holiday preparations of Humphrey and his sister, Lottie.

   Together they watch the snow fall, and help their father shovel the fluffy white drifts. They make brightly colored decorations and hang them on their tree. Decorating a special cake is also part of this happy time of year. Until, finally, it is Christmas Eve and the excitement is just a night's sleep away.

   Illustrated in full color and recommended for ages 2 -5, "Humphrey's Christmas" is a bright, cheery addition to holiday reading.

No comments about The Texas Night Before Christmas.

1 comments about Barney's Christmas Countdown (Barney).

1. My son loves Barney who is 2 years old, my daughter has loved Barney as well and still does, not as much as she use to. The book counts up to 12 instead of 10 which is nice. The book is really small which is nice for travel or waiting at the Dr.'s office, it fits in a diaper bag or purse without taking up so much room. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because some of the pictures are small to count and kids really need large objects to count. But my son loves it-it's a great Traveling Book!!!