Customer Reviews

Big Bob and the Winter Holiday Potato

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I wanted this book because I read a review that said it had a "liberal, left wing agenda." Sadly, I didn't see that, but maybe you had to be there.

A young girl creeped out by Santa Claus invents her own holiday gift-giver (Potato Claus) and writes a play about him that she and some friends put on for the class. There is a strange obsession with potatoes.

This book is really short with big type and lots of color illustrations, so there isn't much room for the usual Pinkwater weirdness. It's still kind of nifty, though.

My daughter enjoyed this book quite a bit when she was little, and so did I. It was quirky and humorous. It can provide a platform for discussing differing beliefs, or it can just be a silly little story, whichever you prefer. My daughter is a teen now, and she still makes fond mention of this book.

I just read this story to a friend's little girl. I really enjoyed how the story was inclusive for all.

Potato Claus doesn't judge whether children are "good" or "bad" and gives presents to all. Potato Claus wishes people holiday wishes for all the wintertime holidays.

My 4 yr old son received this from his preschool teacher as a Christmas present. Both my husband and I had the same reaction to it when we read it to our son...disbelief! We are open to our sons learning about different cultures but this book is not one which will be kept in our home. Come on... Potato Claus!?! He doesn't care if the boys and girls are good or bad!?! I personally like letting my children know they'd better be good, for goodness sake! This book made me realize that I'd better make sure the books they are getting are appropriate and not leaning towards the left-wing liberal agenda.