Christmas in the Eyes of a Child

by Edwin Barreto

Overview

Samantha is so excited about her Christmas break. It is a time for celebrating, baking cookies, receiving gifts, but always wondered about how Christmas can be about Santa Claus giving gifts or a nativity in a manger.  She even has an encounter with Santa Claus and a church nativity display celebrating the Christmas season.  As Samantha searches for the truth, she meets a school bully who is lonesome for love and acceptance while learning the gift of giving back at a local church pantry. 

She later realizes that Christmas is so much more than celebrating Santa Claus or shopping at a mall for Christmas presents.  She learns the true meaning of Christmas is giving back to others in need; even forgiveness between a school bully and a student.  Yet she receives the greatest Christmas present ever – a heartfelt joy never expecting anything in return. 

Is this the true message of Christmas?  She continues on her journey until she finds out what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. 

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185804025
Publisher:	Edwin Barreto
Publication date:	11/05/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Edwin Barreto is a veteran educator with over 25 years of classroom experience in both the public and private school systems. He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential. Currently, he teaches 6th grade at a private Christian school in Hollywood, Florida. Edwin has served as an associate adjunct professor at a private Christian university, where he revised technology curriculum for the education department.
He has taught psychology and elementary education courses during that time. For his work in inner city schools, he received academic accolades from the White House and a former mayor of New York City. For more than 4 years, he has served as an technology advisor for a Florida school board helping to advance technology initiatives.
Edwin Barreto is married to his wife Gloria for more than 35 years; he has two daughters Natalie and Samantha whose names were used in the writing of this book. He is a proud grandfather to his beautiful granddaughter Tiana Rose.