With Christmas just around the corner here are a couple of beautiful Christmas picture books. Although published some time ago they are still favourites of mine.
‘Spot’s Christmas’ by Eric Hill needs no further introduction – kids love it!
Rating: 5/5
Recommended age range: 2-5 years
Warnings: none
Genre: Picture books for children
According to Wikipedia , author Eric Hill first conceived of the idea of ‘Spot’ when he noticed his 3-year-old son enjoyed lifting up a paper design. The Spot books are based on a comic with a liftable flap for a child to open and peer under. The Spot books rapidly became bestsellers and due to their popularity were made into a tv series and franchise.
Spot has been read to many children in preschool storytimes at libraries over the years and never fails to please.
The other picture book I must mention is ‘The Christmas star’ by Swiss author Marcus Pfister. He is also the well-loved author of the well-known story: ‘The Rainbow Fish’ . ‘The Christmas Star’ is a wonderful religious story where children can follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, wise men and animals to the stable where the holy child has been born.
The Christmas Star by Marcus Pfister
Both picture books are still available on eBay as used Books. They are good oldies that, if in good condition, make lovely presents.
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