misscalije's review against another edition
5.0
I cried.
I read this one to the children last Saturday, and was so impressed by how good of a reading it makes. The story is good, and after reading the origin of its idea, I like it even more. The illustrations are just stunning. I really like Tinsel. Just a really great story for Christmas and a really great story for families.
I read this one to the children last Saturday, and was so impressed by how good of a reading it makes. The story is good, and after reading the origin of its idea, I like it even more. The illustrations are just stunning. I really like Tinsel. Just a really great story for Christmas and a really great story for families.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
BEAUTIFUL illustrations. Story is about family at Christmas and how that is more lasting than the size of the tree or presents......
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
5.0
Jack broke a very special ornament, but knows just what to do to help make this Christmas special for his mom.
marvolosriddle's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet story and the most beautiful art. I love DiTerlizzi's illustrations so much. Everything is so alive on the page. <3
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy the sweet moment at the end of this book. At the beginning, the kid Jack wants the best Christmas ever and he thinks that means more stuff and more everything. He tries to make it better but something is always missing. As the title suggests, he breaks a precious ornament that has sentimental value to Jack’s mom. Jack has to figure out a way to save Christmas as his mom is so sad.
The artwork is full of energy and color and plenty of imagination. The kids loved this book and all the things that happen in the story. There’s a whole lot of Christmas stuff in this story. I love all the Nutcrackers. I could easily have an army of Nutcrackers. I have a friend who has 250 and I’m so jealous.
The Nephew gave this 5 stars and the niece gave this book 3 stars, she didn’t say more than that. It’s a 3 star book is what she offered.
The artwork is full of energy and color and plenty of imagination. The kids loved this book and all the things that happen in the story. There’s a whole lot of Christmas stuff in this story. I love all the Nutcrackers. I could easily have an army of Nutcrackers. I have a friend who has 250 and I’m so jealous.
The Nephew gave this 5 stars and the niece gave this book 3 stars, she didn’t say more than that. It’s a 3 star book is what she offered.
autumnfaeb's review
5.0
I adore this story! Tony DiTerlizzi is such a talented artist - the images come to life and this story is heartwarming and perfect. Loved to read about Christmas magic, even in the middle of August.
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