Christmas Is...

by Gail Gibbons

Book Overview

All of a beloved holiday's history and traditions are collected in a colorful, accessible introduction.

Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ Child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. In this festive introduction to the traditions and history of a favorite holiday, an award-winning author celebrates the many facets...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823417670
• ISBN13: 9780823417674
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Christmas is, is a cute book.

It was cute. Not a favorite compared to other books by this author that we love. But we still enjoyed it. It covers all things including Santa, Jesus, and Jewish holiday Hanukkah. It brought up some good conversations. It's not at much writing to the story as I hoped for but still well done.

Showcases the many things that Christmas symbolizes

In Christmas Is..., author and illustrator Gail Gibbons showcases the many things that Christmas symbolizes for people including the birth of the Christ child, Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, Christmas trees, mistletoe, lights, cards, carols, presents, prayers, peace, love and joy. Christmas Is... would make a wonderfully appropriate and much appreciated addition to any family, school, or community library holiday books collection.