Wreath of Christmas Legends

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Summary: Christmas delight
Review: My sister and I have loved this book for years. Every Christmas we return to it and often share a favorite poem at family gatherings or with a small Christmas gift for neighbors. The legends are lovely . . . we are especially fond of the poem about bees humming praises in their hive on Christmas Eve. It delights all ages. I am so pleased to get a used copy. It would be a wonderful book to reprint.

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Summary: Christmas Classic for All Ages
Review: Your rating this book as for the toddler to preschool age group is like saying all movies with Linda Hunt are for children because Ms. Hunt happens to be short. This poetry collection retells 15 legends associated with the birth of the Christ Child. It inlcudes beautiful line drawings which would probably be lost on most pre-schoolers. (The drawings are present even in the paperback edition.) The poems themselves are readable and sometimes thought provoking. Some are amusing and some are song-like. A number of the pieces involve animals and their response to Jesus' birth. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a whimsical and upbeat meditation on Christmas. For children of all ages, as the saying goes. A great gift book if the publisher re-issues it. Used copies are available for both hardcover & paperback versions.