From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4–Emily loves everything about Christmas, especially giving gifts. Her favorite kinds aren't those that can be wrapped up and put under the tree, but are the true treasures of kindness and consideration. She sets the table and makes special place cards for Christmas dinner, helps Dad put up the lights; she pushes a girl's wheelchair while waiting in line to see Santa and helps the little kids dress for a Christmas pageant. Her cheery do-gooder activities are conveyed perfectly via single- and double-page cartoon vignettes done in ink and watercolor. Emily's willingness to be helpful offers an outstanding lesson about the true spirit of Christmas, and Björkman's bright, engaging illustrations keep the lesson light and palatable.
–Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
About the Author
Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., codirector of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., has developed a training program for etiquette educators and conducts children's etiquette workshops in schools and libraries across the U.S. and overseas. Cindy is the coauthor of Teen Manners: From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond, Emily Post's Table Manners for Fids, Emily Post's The Guide to Good Manners for Kids, Emily's Everyday Manners, Emily's Magic Words, Emily's Sharing and Caring Book, and Emily's Out and About Book, all written with her sister-in-law, Peggy Post.
