What is Christmas

by Michelle Medlock Adams, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)

With whimsical art and rhyming text, even the youngest child will be able to answer the question, 'What is Christmas?' Ages 2-5.

Genres: Christmas, Childrens, Picture Books, Holiday, Christian

26 pages, Board Book

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Michelle Medlock Adams is a best-selling author and an award-winning journalist, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Hoosier State Press Association.

Author of over 100 books with close to 4 million books sold, Michelle is also a New York Times Bestselling ghostwriter and has won more than 90 industry awards for her own journalistic endeavors, including the prestigious Golden Scroll for Best Children’s Book in 2020, 2019 and 2018 for “How Much Does God Love You?” “Dinosaur Devotions” and “My First Day of School”. And, over the past three years, she has added several first place honors from the Christian Market Book Awards, the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, and the Illumination Book Awards in multiple categories.

Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,700 articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites; acted as a stringer for the Associated Press; written for a worldwide ministry; hosted “Joy In Our Town” for the Trinity Broadcasting Network; blogged twice weekly for Guideposts from 2013 to 2015; written a weekly column for a Midwest newspaper; served as an adjunct professor at Taylor University four different years; and acted as President of Platinum Literary Services, a premier full-service literary firm for five years. Today, she runs her own children's book imprint--Wren & Bear Books--an imprint of End Game Press.

Michelle is celebrating the recent release of her books, "Dachshund Through the Snow," "Fly High," "Our God is Bigger Than That!," and "Springtime for Your Spirit."

Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they have two daughters, Abby and Allyson, two sons-in-law, four granddaughters and two grandsons. She and Jeff share their home in Southern Indiana with two miniature dachshunds and two spoiled cats. When not writing or teaching writing, Michelle enjoys bass fishing, cheering on Indiana University sports teams and the Chicago Cubbies, and all things leopard print.

You can learn more about Michelle at www.michellemedlockadams.com and by following her @INwritergirl on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

Reviews

[E & E’s Mama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Board book asking about the meaning of Christmas. Is it the presents, Santa, cookies, caroling, mistletoe, or tree? All these things are fun, but the book mentions that Jesus’ birth is the best part about Christmas. It rhymes and has easy-to-understand language (even using casual terms like super-duper) but it wasn’t one that Elliot requested at all. We read it a few times and we were done. We just prefer more of a story format.

Reading age recommendation: older toddlers and up

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Colorful illustrations and rhyming text denote what Christmas really is about. Although the concept is simple, the message is extremely important and would make an excellent read aloud for young children amidst the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year.

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

The proportion of "Christmas holiday" to "reason for the season" pages is 9:4. It takes a while to get there, but this book makes its point succinctly and in language little ones will understand. And, to be fair, "yes," Christmas is about all those holiday things, too. Not a "no."

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little book for younger children to appreciate Christmas is about more than Santa, songs, and gifts.

[Vicki B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Christmas book. Tells the real meaning of Christmas, but leaves room to enjoy our family traditions alongside v

[Mama Bearian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is Christmas about cookies or presents? No, it’s about God sending his son, Jesus. This is a nice rhyming book that very simply explains the reason for the season.

[Hope Devine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This made me cry, and the plot twist at the end 😱 I called it though. An amazing book 10/10 merry Christmas

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how simple and easy it is to explain what Christmas is to younger children learning about Jesus.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book begins lightly and introduces children to the "fun" and celebratory aspects of Christmas. The author's deeper purpose is to educate youngsters about the religious meaning behind Christmas, which is usually dismissed in our secular society. Adams joyfully teaches children about the gifts, foods and celebrations associated with Christmas, but doesn't fail to hone in on the religious importance behind this holiday.

[Sherri · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son is 2yo, and LOVES this book now that he is able to recognize Santa, snow, and candy canes, and now that we are starting to teach him a little bit about Jesus. He's always bring us this book to read, he loves hearing the rhyming words, and my husband and I love reading it to him. It's a really cute book!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 16 month old daughter absolutely loves this book! The illustrations hold her attention and she loves pointing to certain things when we ask her where said object is! I love that it incorporates everything about Christmas!!! And is one book that I don't mind read over and over again!

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does a great job of explaining how to balance cultural influences in Christmas with the true reason we celebrate Christmas. While the book is not perfect, it's close, and it's fun and engaging for young readers.

[Newmoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome short board book for little children talking about all the fun things to do with Christmas but then drawing the focus back to the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus.

[Mykie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and it is a very good book. I really enjoyed it. Perfect for little kids.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet gift for Bella's first birthday from her grandma and grandpa Herbert.

[Jaime · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little board book for toddlers. Makes a great Christmas gift!

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kate got this book at a gift exchange at school today.

[Adrienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great way to teach kids about the true meaning of Christmas and all the other fun things that go along with it.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the author's other book What is Easter?. This book has a similar format. It describes traditional Christmas celebrations and then explains the true meaning.

[Anna Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to talk through all the parts of Christmas but still identify the most important meaning of the holiday.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review in spanish:

https://sosmamaenapuros.com/2017/12/1...