It’s only four nights until Christmas, and Bear has to make a present for his best friend, Squirrel, as he forgot to get one.
Bear thought that a jumper in cold weather would be perfect, but not only did he make himself tired, but the jumper turned out not to be as stylish as Bear had hoped. With the limited time, he decided to ask others, and Owl suggested that Bear paint a picture. Being less skilled than Owl, the project became a disaster and was abandoned. The last inspiration Bear took was from Fox’s house, but eventually, that didn’t work, either. What a fiasco! Suddenly, Bear was struck by the idea of using all his failed attempts to create something fantastic. Was Squarrel going to like it? And what is Bear going to find in Squirrel’s massive box?
“The Best Christmas Present Ever!” offers an easy-to-follow festive story for the young after another perfect gift (“The Best Birthday Present Ever”). Ben Mantle creates a cosy atmosphere that makes you want to be in Bear’s and his friends’ houses—chatting, drinking hot chocolate, and singing. The outside is created with plenty of snow, where friends enjoy the season and celebrate creativity. The book and the cover itself, with its glitter and bumpy feel, will make this read a perfect gift for children.
It is a cosy celebration of the festive season beautifully told through the charm of friendship.
Further Information:
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The Stats:
- Title: The Best Christmas Present Ever!
- Author and Illustrator: Ben Mantle
- ISBN: 978-1-44728399-7
- Publication Date: 2015
- Page Count: 32
- Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
- Recommended age: 3-7
- Categories/Topic: Christmas, gifts, bear, squirrel, friendship
Where to Find it:
- Buy on: Amazon
