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Cover of Book Review Merry Christmas to All An Inspirational Christmas Eve Story that Teaches Holiday Inclusivity and Compassio...

Book Review Merry Christmas to All An Inspirational Christmas Eve Story that Teaches Holiday Inclusivity and Compassio...

by Iza Hehre

Book Details

Publisher:Northshire Bookstore
Published:2016-04-04
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1605713015

Reading Info

Age Range:5-10

About This Book

Christa Holder Ocker draws the inspiration for her stories from living a life filled with love, laughter, tears, and passion. Merry Christmas, My Friend, based on a true story, first appeared in the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul. Adapted for TV, Good Bye, My Friend starred the late Mickey Rooney. Throughout the years the story appeared in English and foreign language publications, inspiring youngsters to correspond from all over the world. For the first time

Our Review

This touching Christmas story, originally featured in the acclaimed Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul collection, brings a true tale of friendship and holiday spirit to young readers. The narrative, which has already resonated globally through various adaptations and translations, explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of connection during the festive season. It provides a gentle, heartfelt entry point for families to discuss deeper emotions, making it more than just a simple holiday read.

The book's strength lies in its authentic, emotional core, proven by its history of inspiring children worldwide to engage with its message. Parents seeking a meaningful story that acknowledges the bittersweet moments of the holidays, rather than just the unmitigated joy, will find this particularly valuable. It serves as a compassionate resource for helping children process feelings of grief or the absence of a loved one, ultimately leaving readers with a profound sense of warmth and understanding.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction