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Santa's Book of Names

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This is one of the books that I hope will become a Christmas classic. It combines the excitement of Christmas with the love of books and reading. The pictures by Mr. McPhail are an enticing addition to the story. If you love books and reading you'll love Edward, Santa and the last page of this book.

Edward cannot read. He almost can...but not quite. His teacher tells his parents that there are many tests he can take that will find what the problems are. However, his mother insists on "No tests...just patience."
It is Christmas Eve and Edward struggles to read his favorite Christmas story when he hears a noise. He runs downstairs to find a large, old book. "It must be Santa's!" he thought.
Santa comes back for the book, which happens to be his "Book of Names," but looses his glasses, and needs Edward to go along with him to help him read the names. Edward struggles at first, but Santa helps him. In the end, Edward does fine reading and Santa returns him home, thanks him, and rewards him with a new book.
On Christmas day, Edward reads his new book to his two happy parents.
I believe that this story is really inspiring. Edward gains self esteem, self confidence, and he saves Christmas! This book seems to be an instant classic. The story is good and the illustrations are beautiful. People of all ages will enjoy reading about Edward's memorable Christmas.

This book was very interesting. It all started with Edward not being able to read. His father would always read him a story on Christmas Eve. Edward wanted to read really bad. This story tells how Edward goes from being doubted, to actually being able to read. It brings about a conflict with the losing of Santa's glasses. I think that that was the opportunity that Edward needed to learn how to read. His parents woke him up on Christmas morning. They wanted to read the book to him. He ended up reading it to them. I would definitely recommend this to any kid that wants a good story to read.

I cried as I read this book for the first time - it is an endearing story about Edward, who is having difficulty learning to read. His teacher suggests he undergo more "tests", but his parents insist "no...more patience". When Santa delivers gifts to Edward's house on Christmas Eve, it happens that he can't read his book of names of boys and girls. Christmas is at stake and Edward must step up to the plate and read the names for Santa. Edward goes with Santa in his sleigh and saves the day by reading aloud the names in Santa's book. He gains his self-esteem and self-confidence in reading, and saves Christmas too!
This is one of the best Christmas books I have read and I ... hope it becomes a classic. This author has written two other books about Edward, just as charming: "Edward and the Pirates" and "Edward in the Jungle".

Edward is a first grader, who, unfortunately, can't read. Dad reads to him every night, and Mom supplies the comfort of saying "Patience" to Dad, to the teacher, and probably, to herself. The story begins on Christmas Eve, as Edward is in bed, excited about Santa coming to visit and leaving him a stocking full of goodies and other presents.

His Dad reads aloud his favorite Christmas story, and Edward is wondering how Santa can remember the names of all the boys and girls he gives presents to. All Dad can say is that "Santa must have a good memory", or "maybe he has it all written down in a book". Mom and Dad kiss him good night and turn off the light, but Edward has a small flashlight under his pillow; he tries to read the book himself. "How many of you keep a flashlight under your pillow? "I do!"

As he gets to the last page of the book, he hears a noise downstairs in the living room; he peeks and sees that Santa has been there because his stocking is filled and there are presents under the tree. "Santa has come and gone, and I missed it", he says. Then, all of a sudden he sees a thick and heavy book on the floor; it looks old. As he looks into the book, he realizes that this book belongs to Santa.

Edward, in his pajamas, goes to the front door, and sees a sleigh with Santa in it. He calls out, but Santa doesn't hear him. You will be surprised to see what Edward does to get Santa's attention and what Santa does to get the book from him. You will be able to travel along with the two of them, as Santa and Edward have a Christmas adventure that is unbelievable. Now, Isabella, I am not going to tell you what happens, because I want you to read this book, yourself.

In the end, Edward has his best moment, but, even that, I will not tell you about. Stay near and read this fun book and relive the adventure of Edward as he learns to read, yes, read. "Happy Reading, Book Lover!"

My son had learned his ABCs. He could sound out words. He just couldn't take the plunge. This inspiring Christmas story helped him believe in himself.

I bought this book from Amazon and added it to our rotation of bedtime reading. My son connected with Edward, the central character, who helps Santa make his Christmas deliveries by reading from the book of names.

You could argue that I've rated this book a star higher than it deserves but since it was the book that inspired my son to read, I'll stand by my rating.

My frien loved this book great book for people who deal with children and to show children a variety of names.