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Robert E. Kearns is the author of novels, Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity, Crabb, Carnivore, Lost and Found, Freedom is For the Few, Ossuary, Embers and A Donnybrook Affair.
In addition, he has composed multiple short stories, and the novellas, A Sporting Life and The Reclusive Life of Rita Reilly.
He lives and writes in Dublin.
Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
One of the best gifts that can be given to anyone at Christmas is the gift of acceptance. It does not matter how old or young, big or small, male or female, color or culture, or anything else, true love accepts. Little Tommy is preparing for the school’s Christmas concert. His music teacher, Tina, wants to ensure that all her students are ready, so she insists that they practice faithfully. Tommy did this until his flute strangely disappeared. Young children will love the adventure that Tommy takes in Tristan's Christmas Concert by Robert E. Kearns as he finds out who stole or borrowed his flute and why. When Tommy meets the culprit, he turns the negative into a positive and teaches the power of acceptance. In the end, it all works out for the best. Things have a way of doing that.
Robert E. Kearns introduces young readers to three adorable characters who have a lot of wisdom to share. In Tristan’s Christmas Concert, the reader will learn the power of being open to new possibilities. In addition, Tristan shows he has compassion and does not want to cause any child sadness. Tommy’s acceptance of and gentle challenge to Tristan changes Tristan’s life. Together, Tommy and Tristan work with Tina to wow the audience at the Christmas concert. How does this all come about? You will enjoy finding out as you read the book. Pull your children closer to you and enjoy this remarkable Christmas story together. Discuss how even if someone is different, they deserve and need love and acceptance. Teach your children to show love to all and help others achieve all they can. Using this book as a starting point, develop a Christmas tradition of loving someone who otherwise would not have a good Christmas.
