msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
1.0
Perhaps if I were looking to use it with my own kids, I would love it. The fun of it (the interactive stickers) is taken out of play when a public library copy is involved. =(
adiavi's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
caseykoester39's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect entry in the series. The book is filled with pockets where letters are inserted, so you can take out each one and read it along with the story. Hilarious and tons of fun from start to finish.
inliterarylove's review against another edition
4.0
It was a treat to read yet another of the Crayons books with my children. We have been big fans of the Crayons and their adventures since the beginning.
While there was really no new development this time around, we greatly enjoyed reading a festive addition to the series and appreciated the addition of Hanukkah.
As with both books before, we laughed out loud at the different personalities of the crayons, specifically Esteban (the magnificent). Highly recommend for the holiday season!
While there was really no new development this time around, we greatly enjoyed reading a festive addition to the series and appreciated the addition of Hanukkah.
As with both books before, we laughed out loud at the different personalities of the crayons, specifically Esteban (the magnificent). Highly recommend for the holiday season!
jessica13zapata's review against another edition
5.0
Cute homage to the Ahlbergs’ “Jolly Postman” book that I loved as a child and shared with my kiddo.
babyleo's review against another edition
5.0
This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book
I was incredibly excited when I saw there was a Christmas themed Crayon book. I’ve loved the other two and to return to their funny little world was fantastic.
In this new book the Crayons are preparing for Christmas and letters keep arriving from all over the place— from travellers, from online shopping, and from numerous crayon relatives. The letters are wonderful. They’re funny, clever, and I love the interactive envelope style instead of the printed letters we’ve seen in the past. It reminds me of the old Jolly Pocket Postman books. Inside there are letters that relate to the story but there are also recipes, games, and cut outs that the reader can use and enjoy too. There is also the inclusion of other holidays and traditions which adds some diversity.
The crayons still do crayon things, they’ve melted, they lose their paper wrapping, and they have their colour themed jokes that we’ve seen in past books. Running jokes about where Duncan leaves his crayons are back too with the addresses on the various envelopes.
This time we get to see beyond just the crayon adventures as other things in Duncan’s world are animated too. As Duncan and the house set up for Christmas Daywalt shows us that mugs, decorations and stationary all interact with one another, their little quips and comments part of the charm.
Jeffers’ illustrations bring all this to light with his adorable depictions of these crayons and their holiday activities. Crayons in costumes, playing in the snow and playing rock, paper, scissors with actual paper and scissors is quite wonderful.
If you’ve loved the previous Crayon books this is definitely a fun new adventure, and one that offers more than just a delightful story.
I was incredibly excited when I saw there was a Christmas themed Crayon book. I’ve loved the other two and to return to their funny little world was fantastic.
In this new book the Crayons are preparing for Christmas and letters keep arriving from all over the place— from travellers, from online shopping, and from numerous crayon relatives. The letters are wonderful. They’re funny, clever, and I love the interactive envelope style instead of the printed letters we’ve seen in the past. It reminds me of the old Jolly Pocket Postman books. Inside there are letters that relate to the story but there are also recipes, games, and cut outs that the reader can use and enjoy too. There is also the inclusion of other holidays and traditions which adds some diversity.
The crayons still do crayon things, they’ve melted, they lose their paper wrapping, and they have their colour themed jokes that we’ve seen in past books. Running jokes about where Duncan leaves his crayons are back too with the addresses on the various envelopes.
This time we get to see beyond just the crayon adventures as other things in Duncan’s world are animated too. As Duncan and the house set up for Christmas Daywalt shows us that mugs, decorations and stationary all interact with one another, their little quips and comments part of the charm.
Jeffers’ illustrations bring all this to light with his adorable depictions of these crayons and their holiday activities. Crayons in costumes, playing in the snow and playing rock, paper, scissors with actual paper and scissors is quite wonderful.
If you’ve loved the previous Crayon books this is definitely a fun new adventure, and one that offers more than just a delightful story.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic gem by Jeffers. I am glad to have met new crayons and to have caught up with some familiar faces--you know I mean you Esteban!
whatjenreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is adorable! Fun for the kids AND adults as it contains some witty humor that will sail over the kids heads. So much for the kids to look at and do, this will be a children’s Christmas favorite!