Sharing a sense of wonder and excitement in the time just before Christmas, two African-American children enjoy decorating the tree, visiting with relatives, and checking for presents one last time.
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Two African American children try to savor the special pleasures of the season ("We slide outside on a snowy hill,.../ We drink hot cider with cinnamon sticks") while they eagerly await the arrival of the big moment: Christmas morning. Greenfield's (The Baby) ebullient verse harnesses the frenetic build-up to Christmas that children everywhere will recognize. Gilchrist's (Lift Evr'y Voice and Sing) muddy acrylics of an attractively appointed household promote family togetherness in a way likely to appeal to readers of all races. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 3^-6. A big house in the snowy countryside provides the setting for this picture book, which focuses on an African American brother and sister anticipating Christmas. Whether sledding, decorating the tree, searching the house for presents, or kissing their grandfather goodnight, their thoughts always converge on the holiday. The brief, rhyming text, which appears on the last page as a complete poem, captures the longing and excitement of the children, while the large-scale acrylic paintings reflect the warm, loving tone of the verse. The art features vivid impressionistic scenes, full of motion and emotion, that are set in the context of a happy extended family. A simple, satisfying read-aloud for the Christmas season. Carolyn Phelan
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