Emily's Christmas Gifts (Hardcover)

by Cindy Post Senning (Author), Peggy Post (Author), Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

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
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Product Description

You've made your list and you've checked it twice, but have you been naughty or nice?

We hope you've been nice if you want to see all the treasures you wished for under the tree! But did you know that everyone's favorite present—including Santa's—isn't one you can buy? As Emily shows, the best presents to give or receive at Christmas are the gifts of kindness and consideration. From The Emily Post Institute, the most trusted name in etiquette, comes a funny, yet well-behaved, Christmas picture book that is sure to be on every kid's wish list.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006111703X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061117039
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #683,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Christmas story, November 5, 2008

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Samuel Peralta (age 7) for Reader Views (9/08)

Emily's favorite holiday is Christmas. She likes to sing carols and she likes to decorate presents. She gives regular presents, but she also gives more important presents. She is kind to her family and her friends. Emily enjoys helping other people. For example, she helps her mother set the table and helps her father decorate the Christmas tree. I liked the story because it reminds me of Christmas and that it is nice to help people. I also liked the pictures.

Parent Feedback: This is a wonderful story. I enjoyed this story just as much as my seven-year-old son did. In a time when the majority of kids are focused on material things, this story helps children understand the value of being kind and considerate. It is a simple story, yet it carries an important message. I love the illustrations; they are vibrant and fun to look at. I would recommend "Emily's Christmas Gifts" by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post to all parents, teachers, and religious organizations that are looking for a fun book that teaches children values. I am going to read it to my other boys (ages 10-13), then I am ordering a copy for my nieces.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it -- too preachy, January 6, 2009

By	N. Barnes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not pleased with this book -- I love social graces and etiquette and thought this would introduce something genteel into Christmas customs. It does not.