Review: Just a bit of polishing...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2014
Christina Johnson has written a Christmas book and with the help of illustrator Nicel T. Amolong JOE, SAM, & FRED HELP SAVE CHRISTMAS this is a little book that would be well to put in with your Christmas goodies as you begin storing for next season. The book is interactive s that children can make choices about where they want the next step to proceed and each time they read the book it can appear brand new! Johnson's rhyming patter is excellent, propelling the story along very well, and Amolong's luminous illustrations offer a sense of even more magic.Joe the elephant, Sam the dog and Fred the Mouse are fast friends awaiting Christmas Eve arrival of Santa Claus, but when Santa is late the friends set off for the north pole where they discover that Rudolph's nose is not shining. They encourage the elves to polish his nose and bingo! It glows so the reindeer fearing the night is too dark and blustery, now feel assured that they can take Santa on his yearly distribution of gifts and good cheer. Now, the story could end there, but with the interactive pages children can choose what kind of sleigh to replace the stalled Santa sleigh (a Camaro, a snowmobile), or find a way to help get toys to boys and girls with a telephone call to more elves, decide whether to make toy cars or dolls - all manner of choices that provide different turns to the story. Children love the interaction - it makes the familiar story even more thrilling, especially with the help of Joe, Sam and Fred! This is a sinning book form every aspect. Grady Harp, January 14