Meh. They get a star for having a book about a great auntie, and another for having bad guys who are prunes. ( )

Little Kid Reaction: Despite the lengthy narrative, our preschooler sat through the whole book. S/He asked lots of questions about the characters and was captivated by the illustrations.

Big Kid Reaction: This is a fun story. Since this is the first year our child really "gets" Christmas, this is a great first step in the ideas that Christmas is about faith and believing in things, even when you may not see them.

Pros: The book is clever and well illustrated. Paired with the original, it has the makings of a seasonal reading tradition for MANY years. Even our on-the-go preschooler sat quietly to listen.

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