Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am holding onto this book for my granddaughter. She still believes in Santa Claus and this book is the perfect explanation about the Spirit of Christmas and carrying on the tradition, when she asks “Is Santa real?” It’s short, sweet, and to the point.
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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a coming of age story based around the concept of Santa. The author introduces a new way of approaching the subject on if there is a Santa Clause. The story is a cute experience between a mother and her son over the topic. She recruits him over into being a Dream Keeper. Which he takes to heart with his little brother. Keeping the magic alive for his younger sibling. I adore the new take on the holiday season. It is a book that I will be reading to my children when they begin to ask the same question.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! Although I have a 4 year old daughter and an 8 month old son they are not yet ready for this book just yet. I loved how it keeps people believing in Santa Claus by believing in the spirit of Christmas without breaking the hearts of little ones around the world. I always wondered how I would tell my children that there was no Santa! This book knocked it out of the park and when the time comes I will be using it to explain the spirit of Christmas!
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a short, illustrated story that helps answer the question that parents hate to hear from their children “Is there really a Santa Claus?” I like how the author took a different approach to answering this question and decided to teach kids to keep the dream alive. I think this is a great way to make the kids aware that Santa will always be in your heart if you just believe. I loved how the author managed to use a relic not Christmas related as a symbol of believing. This could be a great way of continuing to help keep the memories of Christmas alive in all of us. I thought that the illustrations were quite beautiful. I loved that they were simple yet helped tell the story. This is a highly recommended book for young children, especially those starting to question Santa.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Christmas dream
A beautifully illustrated Christmas story about answering the question every parent faces. This story navigates the question in a slightly different way and focuses more on the belief of Christmas and keeping that belief alive rather than the magic of Christmas. The message is delivered well and the story has a heartwarming ending.
Color of darkness by feather Chelle by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was an eye opener for me. As an individual I can’t say that I have ever thought about what someone who is blind goes through in this visual world we live in. This book allowed me to explore some of the ways they experience the world and how they “see” in a different way. I loved how the author helped me to see that anyone who is visually impaired can be and do anything that they want to do. This book is a must read for anyone who would like to explore or find out more about visually impaired individuals and what they experience living their lives.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute story to share with older children. I just love that the book in powers older children/ pre teens to be “Dream keepers”. Passing along the spirit of Santa is a great thing to share. This is a short read and enjoyable for any age group. I sure enjoyed the story and will share with my grandson when he ask the question “is Santa real”.
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazingly accurate and best activities
I loved that this book helped to engage the reader. As a person who was deaf as a child and had surgeries enabling them to become hard of hearing the things and activities the author gives to help able bodied people to understand is revioting. I believe more of this is needed. I also loved the poems as it empowered and created visual senses in the mind that were strong and you could imagine them as though you there in that moment.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great story! My 8 year old was the most captivated by this. And she says all the time, “I might be having a bad day but doesnt mean I have to make others have one too”. She always tries to find the better part of a problem than dwell on the bad parts. And that struck a chord with her in this book. Great story and loved the pictures and would have loved more!
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Mom is There a Santa Claus’ is a heartwarming book for any child asking if Santa Claus is real. This book is filled with wonderful illustrations. The story is a quick read and will hold any child’s attention. A must own for parents.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really sweet and cute read! Being as this is a children’s book it’s also a very quick read. I think this book can teach younger children a lot of good lessons especially about being great. There’s a lot of knowledge written throughout these pages. I really enjoyed reading this one! I can’t wait to read this book to my daughter when she gets older, so she can see how to be great too, just like Priscida!
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My children are now grown old enough to understand that there is no Santa, but there was a point of time when they did come and ask, ”Mom, is there really a Santa?”. This book helps us answer the question with a lovely story, which Lucas’s mom tells him when he asks her the same question. The spirit of Christmas is explained so well to keep the notion of Santa alive in the minds of the young and old alike. A beautiful book and a must read for all children who have come of age to understand that Santa Claus is magical and not real.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a great children’s story with great lessons to learn. It is a cute way to teach children perspective and how they can find greatness in their own lives.
After I read through it, I read it with my 8 year old who was willing to give it a chance. Coming from the kid that really doesn’t enjoy reading, that is quite the compliment!
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If this wasn’t the cutest little bedtime story for my 8-year-old daughter, I don’t know what is. We certainly enjoyed giving ourselves a little pat on our back. A cute, little fluffy story for our littles to enjoy, and have a nice little lesson in there as well. There were certainly parts where I found that there was a lot of the same words used, but for a children’s book, it fit perfectly. We both loved the part where Priscida is telling us about her adventure with a bike, and my daughter laughed so hard she had to sit up to catch her breath. The pictures were also very adorable and enjoyable to look at. The one with the conductor was a fan favorite! Would read this again to my daycare kids, and any other children’s stories that this author releases. Well done!
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lucas is a young boy who is growing up quickly and as another Christmas arrives, he is excited that Santa will be coming again this year, but this excitement is dampened by his friends at school who tell him that “Only babies believe in Santa!” So when he gets home, he asks his Mom whether Santa really exists, this is where he is offered the chance to be a Dream Keeper and be a part of a big secret.
This is an illustrated tale of the part of growing up where things once strongly believed in, become things which children want to believe in, but feel like they can’t anymore because of their age, but does it also hold the key to something more? This a short and heartwarming story for all ages which keeps the magic of Christmas alive.
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Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a delightful story for kids. I have to say I wish my children were younger and I could share this with them. I really like how the author has used the character to teach children a wonderful lesson. The way the book is written in first person also adds to it. The author spins a great story and kids would just really love the character and her tale. I highly recommend this story for those with young children.
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Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays. This is a great kids book that I enjoyed with my nephew but I even enjoyed it. Its the story of Priscida who is an alley cat but he realizes that he’s so much more than that. The main concept of the story is to teach kids to find the good in all things. Priscida is an alley cat who goes on many adventures and my nephew giggled and laughed all thru it. He’s only 3 but he really enjoyed it and understood it. Priscida teaches us that we are all made up of good things and we can all do good things! I think kids and adults alike could learn from this book. Awesome kids book.
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very educational book. I loved the poems. The activities are very insightful. Kids and adults should both read this book. Very good way to introduce kids to learning about disabilities. Questions and Answers at the end were helpful too.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider, This book was so good. Its the perfect story for kids that are getting to the age where they are questioning their belief in Santa. It has gorgeous pictures and the story is so informative in a way that kids can understand. The story is emotional and entertaining all while teaching a great lesson. If you have kids from around 7-11 this is the perfect book for you and your kids.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of the best children’s books that I’ve read. The artwork is awesome. The story is one that every child (and adult) can relate to. It teaches that it’s the little things that matter the most. It also helps teach self-worth, and that everyone is special. I recommend this book to absolutely everyone for a fun, heartwarming read.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very cute book. Great way to answer if there is a Santa Clause. I liked the concept. The illustrations were great for the story. Would be great for kids to read or have read to them when they are ready. Very well written.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book brought tears to my eyes. Our kids grow up so fast nowadays, it seems like they only believe in Santa for a few short years. I love how the book gives the child a way to choose if they want to believe of not. The illustrations were very nice and complimented the story very well. My 6 year old has been questioning whether Santa is real or not, I can’t wait to read this book to her.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thought this was a really cute book. I read it to my 6-year-old. Having had remote learning last year, one of the lessons the teachers taught a lot was about trying and trying again. I felt this went along with that lesson very well. It also opened up a great discussion about what she is great at, her teachers have told her how kind she is and what a big heart she has. Great book to read and open discussion with your kids.
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Aw wow the authors note supisred me. This book really made me think about blind people and how everyday life affects them. It’s a very informative book. I knew about braille before but never knew who created it. Me and my son took the activities in this book and done them together we used it as part of our home education. We found some of the experiences overwhelming as this is not how we are used to precving the world the book gives a great insight onto how others lives who have blindness. Very informative great for adults and kids alike.
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute little children’s book. It will help any child reading it understand better the meaning of Christmas. It was easy to read and had a great message to impart. It was a fun read and I enjoyed it. I cannot wait to share it with my granddaughter.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
“Great acts are made up of small deeds”
I love this saying!
If I had read this by myself and reviewed it I would have given it 4 stars, because I wouldn’t have thought the kids would have really gotten this or would stay interested. I was completely wrong. I picked this up because I had 3 of my grands with me for a few days the week of Thanksgiving. They are ages 10 and 11. We read this together taking turns and they completely got it, and enjoyed it. It broke off into conversations and questions and how to apply this book in their own lives. I was blown away and completely impressed with how this book touched them.
This was a great book for teaching children the meaning of finding good in all things, especially themselves.
I loved the time with the kids reading this, and would recommend it highly!
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My rating 5 out of 5 stars
What a fantastic book!! It features some amazing descriptions on how it is to have no sight. Although lacking sight the author uses her other senses to move through the wonderful world. If we couldn’t describe what we see we could use other senses and this is masterfully done. This is so relevant to our world today. What a valuable insight on how to love the world through other means while not being able to see it.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was a sweet, touching story that really will help children, and adults, to think about greatness and how to find it. It was an easy book to read but also quite thought provoking – a great way to get children thinking in more detail about the little things in life.
This wouldn’t be my usually type of read but I definitely enjoyed it. And although my kids are both too young for it I will definitely be keeping it in mind for when they are older. This is a lovely and well written story.
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Incredible!
This book is amazing. It opens doors to be able to walk beside someone who is visually inpaired and understand a little bit better. It is beautifully written and definitely something everyone should learn more about. The activities just add to the experience. The poems are wonderful and just warms your heart!!
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my! What a wonderful Christmas story. My oldest is out of the believing in Santa stage, and my 2 younger ones still believe in Santa. I haven’t read it to them for this reason. But now I have the perfect story to read to them when they get to the questioning stage. This book did such a great job answering, “Is Santa real?” while still keeping the magic alive. I’d like my kids to believe as long as possible, but also can’t wait to share this with them.
