The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg ( pages not numbered)

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Summary 

One Christmas Eve, a long time ago, a boy lays quietly in his bed listening for Santa's sleigh bells. Suddenly he hears the hissing and squeaking of metal. He finds a train outside of his house. He quickly puts on his robe and makes his way toward the conductor, who punches a hole in his ticket. He boards the train and is taken on the adventure of a lifetime. 

Opinion 

I especially enjoyed reading this book because I actually got to ride on the Polar Express. I usually read this classic every year at Christmas because it always brings the magic of the season to life. It shows that believing in goodness, kindness and love are important. Why not give it a try? I do wish you all a very magical holiday.

Rating 

**** (4 stars) 

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The Nutcracker by Norma Elizabeth (Pages not numbered)

 A special review edition will be posted on December 24, 2021 just in time for your holiday reading. This review will take the place of the one for December 25, 2021.

Summary 

Clara and her brother, Fritz, can't wait for their family to arrive for the Christmas party. After the party ends, Clara's godfather has one more present for Clara. He gives her a handmade nutcracker. Fritz shoves several nuts into the nutcracker's mouth and breaks his jaw. At bedtime, Clara checks one more time to see if her nutcracker is fine, and then she falls asleep on the sofa. What happens next is a very delightful adventure for Clara and her nutcracker.

Opinion 

Although this book is a classic, I found it to be a bit slow. I do believe in the magic of the nutcracker, and I felt as though the characters came alive in the story. This book is somewhat lacking in detail, but is quite easy to read and understand. All in all, this book is worth a try.

Rating 

***(3 stars)

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Winter according to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney (151 pages)

 

Summary 

The holidays are coming rather quickly and Humphrey, the classroom hamster, can't wait. Mrs. Lark, the music teacher, has a surprise for the class. They will be putting on a Winter Wonderland play. Does Humphrey help his human classmates with this production before Christmas? In addition, Humphrey enjoys hearing his classmates talk about their families' traditions for Christmas.

Opinion 

I believe this is a good book. There are some really interesting parts as well as a very funny section. I especially enjoyed that Humphrey dances to music and scares a teacher during the play. I also like that Humphrey learns about the holiday traditions of his human classmates. Why not give this book a try?

Rating 

***(3 stars)

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Once Upon a NorthPole Christmas by Noel Manning ( page not numbered)

Summary

This book is a children's book, written in a poetic style. People are running around trying to make Christmas perfect, forgetting about their family and the true meaning of Christmas. One small elf comes up with a little solution and changes everything back to normal in a unique manner.  

Opinion 

This story has a good message. It would make a great present for a little child. It's short but tells about the true meaning of Christmas. Look on the last page and find a written message from the elves.

Rating 

*** ( 3 stars)

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