When Parent Bloggers Network asked if I wanted to review some holiday books about faeries, my thoughts immediately jumped to the Munchkin. I don’t normally get to review too much girly stuff on the blog(s) as I’m the everyday Mom to two boys. However, for those not in the know, I am in a fully open adoption with the daughter I relinquished for adoption. I have to choose presents for her for birthdays, Christmas and at other times and, to be honest, I struggle with that process. So I jumped at the chance to review some books that were right in her age range and interests (faeries, for the win!).

The books are from Positive Spin Press and they are adorable. Adorable! The illustrations are interesting, cute and well-composed on the pages. The stories themselves are interesting for kids. While I liked the Halloween book well enough ( ), I am in love with Christmas Eve: The Joy of Giving (about Christmas, obviously) and Winter’s Eve: Love and Lights (about Hanukkah, obviously).

First and foremost, I probably love the fact that this publisher has a book with the same faeries talking about the two (well, more than two) different holidays solely because my daughter is biologically and adoptively (sure, it’s a word) part-protestant Christian and part-Jewish. She has been raised with the two traditions and I loved that these two books tied them together for her! How unique! Usually you find a series of books that only addresses Christmas or only addresses Hanukkah. This time, we see Eve, the fairy, experiencing the different stories in both books. It shows my unique little Munchkin that, yes, you can celebrate both (or others!) and be a pretty awesome girl. I was so very excited about this aspect of the series.

In Christmas Eve, which would be my holiday of celebrating choice, I loved how Santa and Jesus are both talked about instead of one or the other. This is important to me! His birth is discussed and the fact that we should be getting into the joy of giving at Christmastime. It was very heart-warming. In Winter’s Eve, we get to see Eve actually learn about many of the winter celebrations (not just Hannukah). I actually learned a few things in this book myself (yes, as an adult). I also enjoyed the diversity of this particular book; it is something we strive for in books for all of our children.

The only thing I didn’t like about all three books? The Curlz MT font on any of the special words. Yes, folks. That’s the only thing I can think to pick apart. And yes, it’s totally dorky to admit that I know the name of a font. In fact, I know the names of many a font. I accept my dorkiness. Do you?

Anyway, I would really suggest buying one, two or all three of these books for a little fairy lover in your life. (Yes, Halloween just passed but grab it for next year!) To boot? PBN is giving away three copies of each book! Go find out how to win! (Ahem. And go vote today. Thanks!)

Tags: children's books, Christmas, Hanukkah, holidays

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