BOOK NOOK REVIEWS: A Very Hairy Christmas by Susan Lowell

TITLE: A Very Hairy Christmas

AUTHOR: Susan Lowell

ILLUSTRATOR: Jim Harris

PUBLISHER: Rio Chico, 2012

SYNOPSIS:

The javelinas are back and full of holiday cheer! Inside their cozy home, they bake gingerbread cookies, string lights, and set their boots out for Santa to fill with presents. Meanwhile, someone is devising a plan to ruin their Christmas festivities! Who is coming down the chimney? Will our favorite hairy creatures get away by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins this time?

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK : I couldn’t even get past the cover without laughing out loud at the humorous faces of the three javelinas caroling in the desert. I’ve read Ms. Lowell’s other javalinas book, THE THREE LITTLE JAVALINAS, so I was looking forward to their Christmas adventures! From getting ready for Santa’s visit to battling a coyote dressed in a red suit, these three desert characters are sure to delight young readers for years to come! A great addition to any library!

RATING: *****5 Stars *****

RATING SYSTEM:

1 star…probably not worth your time.

2 stars…there are some things to like, but some elements could have been stronger.

3 stars…this story will appeal to some readers, but others might find it lacking something.

4 stars…strong story, nice illustrations, and should grab the attention of many readers.

5 stars…superbly written story, stellar illustrations, a must addition to any book lovers’ collection

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Hybrid published author, Donna L Martin, has been writing since she was eight years old. She is a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo by day and a ‘ninja’ writer of flash fiction, children’s picture books, chapter books, young adult novels and inspirational essays by night. Donna offers occasional BOOK NOOK REVIEWS of great children’s books and offers WRITERLY WISDOM to new and established writers. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, Alliance of Independent Authors, and Children’s Book Insider. Donna loves dark chocolate, going to the beach and adding to her growing book collection.

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