Here Comes Jack Frost, by Kazuno Kohara

Rating: Recommended

Roaring Brook Press, 2009, $12.99

ISBN: 9781596434424

Age/Grade Level: PreK - Grade 2

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The simple, yet intriguing illustrations will draw the young reader into this story of winter friends. Jack Frost has come to play with a young boy, and the joys of their friendship and the winter season are evident in these beautiful pages. The author uses spare text and shades of blue and white to share this charming story of winter.

Reviewer: Mary Pezzetti, OCPL/Tustin Branch

The Twelve Prayers of Christmas, by Candy Chand

Illustrated by James Bernadin

Rating: Recommended

Harper Blessings, 2009, $16.99

ISBN: 9780060776367

Age/Grade Level: PreK to Grade 2

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The illustrations in this beautiful book are simply stunning. The story of Jesus's birth is related in a series of twelve poems and pictures, each from a different participant in the event. This is a well-crafted book of praise and celebration, and is a good choice for family sharing during the Christmas season.

Reviewer: Mary Pezzetti, OCPL/Tustin Branch

Have You Ever Seen a Sneep? by Tasha Pym

Illustrated by Joel Stewart

Rating: Recommended

Random House, 2009, $16.95

ISBN: 9780374328689

Age/Grade Level: Ages 3 and up

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A poetic tale of a young boy who questions the Sneep and friends who seem to be following him throughout his day and his picnic. A cute sotry with nice illustrations. The shades of color the illustrator uses are subtle and calming. Tasha PYm is a British author and a line or two may need to be explained to youngsters. A little British jargon makes the book standout nicely.

Reviewer: Kim Christofferson, Orange County Public Library/Cypress Branch