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Joy to the Whole World!: A Round the World Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book

by Lucy Brownridge (text) & illus. by Sang Miao
Quarto/Wide Eyed Eds. (Lift-The-Flap Celebrations). Sept. 2025. 24p. Tr $22.99. ISBN 9780711297920. PreS-Gr 1
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PreS-Gr 1–This lift-the-flap book depicts how different families and cultures in 10 different countries celebrate Christmas. ­Detailed and interactive scenes show various foods, decor, weather, and traditions. With several flaps to open and facts to discover on each page, readers will spend a lot of time learning about how other families celebrate with each other and in their broader communities. The scenes have cozy settings, both indoors and outdoors, and show people doing loving things as they share gifts and meals with others. The final spread brings everyone in the book together to emphasis the message, “Joy to the whole world!”
VERDICT Children will love the beautiful artwork and hidden images in this heartfelt holiday book.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau , Sep 01, 2025

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