I purchased this book because our nearly-three-year-old daughter has taken a sudden interest in princesses. I'm a tomboy through and through so this is all new territory for me. I was seeking a Christmas story that would interest our daughter and this one caught my eye. A princess book I might actually be able to stomach AND it's about Christmas? I figured we'd at least give it a try.
Oh my word.
McDaniels' watercolor illustrations are fresh and delightful but what impressed me most was the story. Ms. Bishop artfully weaves a fairy tale worthy of any princess storybook... but one that hits home and ever so gently reminds us of Christ and His story during this time of rushing and selfishness that has become such a part of Christmas in the US.
My eyes filled with tears as the princess and her family shared a new (to them) way of celebrating Christmas. Their gifts are limited, but chosen with care. They all learn, together, that even the most precious of gifts becomes even more so when shared.
Merry Christmas.
1 comment:
Sounds like a great book!
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