BOOK NOOK REVIEWS: Cowboy Christmas by Rob Sanders

TITLE: Cowboy Christmas

AUTHOR: Rob Sanders

ILLUSTRATOR: John Manders

PUBLISHER: Golden Books, 2012

SYNOPSIS:

Three grizzled cowboys—Dwight, Darryl, and Dub—are stuck out on the range at Christmastime, roping steers and wrestling longhorns. Reminiscing about their childhood Christmases, they try to make the cowboy camp feel festive—and it’s no surprise that a cactus decorated with tin cans, and cows dressed as reindeer, don’t fill them with holiday cheer! But a surprise is in store for the Circle D dudes when Santa pays a visit to the cowboy campfire!

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK : I became friends with author, Rob Sanders, ten years ago just before his picture book, Cowboy Christmas, came out. Moving to Tennessee from Texas, I chuckled when I read about cowpokes, longhorns, and cactus “Christmas trees” as three cowboys attempt to recreate their childhood memories while out on the range. Young readers will be amused by this cute story and whimsical illustrations created by award-winning illustrator, John Manders. A cute addition to any library!

RATING: ****4 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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