2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – The Last Ornament

I love to read. There’s nothing like relaxing and curling up with a good book. But there’s a different kind of reading, as almost any parent knows. I’m talking about the reading that you do with your child. I received a sample of a book called The Last Ornament and really enjoyed reading it with my son CJ. It’s a wonderful book about something that may have even happened in your house – an ornament got lost. We have our favorite ornaments for sure. This book is fun because it’s written from the ornament’s point of view. It would be a wonderful book to make a part of your Christmas traditions and rituals, as well as pass down to future generations.

The Last Ornament

• Author: Judith Vicary Swisher
• Reading level: Ages 4-8
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Rogers Press (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976409801
• ISBN-13: 978-0976409809
• Suggested price $14.95

From the award-winning author of the best selling Christmas book, Celebrate Advent – 25 Legends, comes a children’s book for the fast approaching holiday season. The Last Ornament by Judith Vicary Swisher recounts the story of a family’s tree trimming, with the Christmas ornaments in starring roles.

Christopher and Noelle’s family loves trimming the tree and, as they unwrap the ornaments, they remember why each is so special. Proudly displayed on the Christmas tree for all to admire, the ornaments come to life after a long year packed away in boxes.

The whimsical illustrations delight children as they meet each ornament described throughout the book – What do the little stars do? Can the bells ring? Do the toy clowns dance? Can you hear them talking late at night?

As the holidays come to an end, the tree is taken down, and the family packs everything away again. All the ornaments are put back in their boxes, except one. The ornaments realize that Little Blue Engine is missing. What happened to this most favorite ornament and friend? What can the others do to alert the family?

A story to read with the whole family, The Last Ornament entrances children and adults alike and encourages families to begin a tradition of looking for their own ‘last ornament’ each year.

For more information on the author, please visit: www.celebrateadventbook.com.

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