Christmas Kitten: A touch-and-feel book

by Rosie Adams, Lucy Barnard (Illustrator)

Overview

Gentle rhyming text and touch-and-feel textures make this the perfect way for toddlers to experience with Kitten the magic and joy of Christmas.

It's Christmas Eve, and everyone is getting ready. Kitten is cuddled up next to the fireplace with Mouse. A happy snowman watches for Santa. Finally, Santa's sleigh sails through the sky with the help of his reindeer, and Santa leaves presents for everyone under the tree. Simple rhyming text, bold and colorful artwork, and touch-and-feel textures on each spread make this a fun, interactive Christmas book for toddlers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781664350267
Publisher:	Tiger Tales.
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Pages:	10
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 5.75(h) x 0.68(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Rosie Adams lives in Lancashire, England, with three dogs and a goldfish named Bert. She loves to write stories about animals and nature. In her spare time, she likes painting, traveling, and taking long walks in the countryside.

Lucy Barnard is from Cheltenham but now lives in Manchester with her husband and two children. After completing her art foundation course in Cheltenham and her illustration degree in Exeter, she worked at various publishing companies in London before becoming a freelance illustrator. She worked for many years with acrylic paint and pencils but has adapted her illustration style and now works digitally. As well as illustrating for others, she also writes and illustrates her own stories, quite often inspired by her children!

Editorial Reviews

★ 09/01/2022

PreS—This sweet Christmas title provides a sensory touch-and-feel option that will appeal to many children. It introduces traditions, opening by saying, "The clock strikes twelve on Christmas Eve; all is quiet in the house. Kitten is curled up fast asleep by the fireplace with Mouse." Illustrations show a Christmas tree in the living room, two stockings hung by the fireplace, and Kitten and Mouse cuddled up together. There is also a plate of cookies for Santa, and children can touch the milk. In subsequent pages, young readers are introduced to a snowman and Santa and his reindeer before the family opens presents Christmas morning. There are special opportunities to feel Kitten's fur, a snowman, Rudolph's nose as he pulls Santa's sled, Santa's beard, and Teddy Bear's belly. Illustrations complement the text. Another strength is the vocabulary, which includes words like glitters, chuckles, and glee. The last line of the book reads, "Early on Christmas morning, gifts are tucked beneath the tree. And a teddy with a bright red bow is met with cries of glee!" VERDICT Highly recommended for library collections. This holiday title's sensory touch-and-feel option will be a popular one for many families.—Robin Sofge

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