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Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers' Favorite
Family Christmas Read Aloud: 12 Days of Recommended Christmas Books by Jylene Morgan is a treasury of festive reads for the holiday season with fascinating history and engaging activities for young readers. Highlights and summaries of beloved classics and soon-to-be favorites are shared. Interesting facts are provided regarding the background of the holiday stories, the authors, and the illustrators. Several creative ideas for meaningful activities are shared which will enhance reader comprehension, encourage imagination, and help children learn about empathy. Morgan is a dedicated educator and shares a wealth of knowledge about the importance and value of reading aloud to children, including a multitude of benefits such as increased vocabulary and expansion of a child’s worldview. The writing prompts and hands-on activities provided help to make the concepts understandable and relevant.
Family Christmas Read Aloud is overflowing with holiday goodies and inspiration. Parents and young readers will enjoy the abundance of resources this delightful book provides. The read-aloud experience will be enhanced for everyone involved as readers learn history, are prompted to discover more about the world around them, and are encouraged to write or create artwork of their own. While reading this captivating book I learned many amazing facts, ranging from how lighthouse keepers and their families received gifts during the holidays to what happens to the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center once it is taken down. The books in this collection are varied, giving families many choices from whimsical tales to heartwarming true stories. This book will brighten the holiday season and help families to create memorable moments and traditions.
