#ChildrensFiction – Books Only

Publisher: NorthSouth Books
Publication Date: March 5, 2024
Author: Nelly Buchet
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Page Count: 40

My Thoughts & Opinions

Big Sister, Long Coat is a cute story about sisterhood. It wasn’t a fun read, and it was pretty solemn. I’m not sure if that’s how it was supposed to be — somewhat serious, without rhymes, and humorless.

The illustrations were a little amateurish and could use some bright and fun colors to liven up the atmosphere. As it stands, the illustrations were a little depressing in my opinion.

Overall, Big Sister, Long Coat was a sweet story, but not something that I would want to read to my granddaughters or daughters. Three stars.

I was invited to read a DRC from NorthSouth Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

Publication Date: October 2, 2017
Publisher: Chouette Publishing/CrackBoom! Books
Author: Kim Thompson
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Page Count: 56

Description (Goodreads)

Help little ones be patient until Christmas with this storytelling twist on the timeless Advent tradition. Each day, starting December 1st and counting down to Christmas Eve, children can read a story that recounts how Santa and Ms. Claus, the elves and the reindeer get ready for the big night ahead, from Santa’s initial fitness test (will he make it through the chimney this year?) to a behind-the-scenes look at Santa’s toy factory. A book that captures all the excitement and the magic of the holiday season.

Review

Santa’s Countdown to Christmas is a storybook consisting of twenty four chapters. Each chapter is supposed to represent the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas.

The illustrations are cute and the story chapters tell the tale of how Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves, and reindeer prepare for Christmas day.

Santa’s Countdown to Christmas is meant to be read one day at a time, one chapter per day. That is a tall order for a child so I’m not sure whether it’s possible. Though I suppose you could use an Advent calendar in conjunction with reading each chapter per day at bedtime.

Overall, a cute concept and story. I liked it. Three stars.

I received a digital copy of the book from Chouette Publishing/CrackBoom! Books through NetGalley. The review here in is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.