My First Christmas Board Book (My First Books (Board Books Dorling Kindersley)) [Board book]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2001 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: My First Books (Board Books Dorling Kindersley)

The complete preschool learning series to develop your child's vocabulary and early literacy skills. Here's an exciting new introduction to learning for preschool children. Carefully chosen elements focus on the first words critical to early language development. My First Christmas Board Book features dozens of objects associated with Christmas. This photographically illustrated 36-page board book is one that children and their families will cherish.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This no-nonsense little book is exactly what it claims to be: a beginning board book about Christmas, complete with bold, pleasing photographs of bells, stars, mistletoe, and a baby Jesus in his Nativity manger. Headings on each spread seem more for the adult: "House decorations," "Christmas plants." Children will be more interested in the items suggested by these categories: candles, holly and berries, Christmas trees. Sections on "Christmas counting" (three kings, seven angels), "Christmas shapes" (crescent, star), "How many?" (Are there more red balls than blue bows?) and "Matching shapes" help the youngest reader practice developmental skills, while the dozens of pictures with labels throughout assist with vocabulary and prereading skills. A nice, quiet book, perfect for baby's first (or second) Christmas. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-This utilitarian offering gives parents of toddlers and preschoolers a starting point for discussing the symbols and meaning of Christmas. Clearly labeled full-color photos appear on double-page spreads given such headings as "Tree decorations," "The Nativity," and "Animals at the stable." If some of the magic is missing, children will nevertheless learn what a manger is, how mistletoe looks as it's growing, and some of the traditions that are observed. The book concludes with several pages that reinforce counting and shape-identification concepts using typical holiday items.-S.P.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Board book: 36 pages
• Publisher: DK Preschool; First edition (August 29, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789447355
• ISBN-13: 978-0789447357
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the Holiday Spirit, June 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: My First Christmas Board Book (My First Books (Board Books Dorling Kindersley)) (Board book)

This book is as good as all of the other 'My First' books. The pictures are everyday Christmas items that you can relate to the same items you have in your house during the holiday season. My one and half year old continues looking at this book long after the holiday season is over.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A child pleaser..., December 13, 2006

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LMH71 "Lisa" (RI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My First Christmas Board Book (My First Books (Board Books Dorling Kindersley)) (Board book)

At first evaluation I thought to myself 'my daughter will not like this book'. I thought the pages had too much information on each page; however, she loves it AND is able to pick out the items we ask her to find within the pages of multiple items, so I was wrong, it is kid friendly, toddler that is (16 Months). Enjoy the many pages of WOW! WOW!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful series of books, January 23, 2004

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Deanna Hockey (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My First Christmas Board Book (My First Books (Board Books Dorling Kindersley)) (Board book)

I cannot say enough about how good this series of books is. We have all the titles that are avaiable in Australia and they are the most well-read books in our Children's library.
They are the perfect-sized books for your little one and a great way to get them interested in learning to love books. The pages are strong and sturdy and will take any amount of page turning your little one can dish out.

The best thing about these books is the wonderful photography of each item - clearly labeled with it's name. As you read this book over and over to your child it won't be long before they are the ones pointing to the picture and telling you what it is.

I've read this series of books (over and over)to my children since they were about 6 months old. The eldest (now 4 and a half) still flicks through the books and has started to point things out and say the words to her little brother.

Highly recommended!