Copyright Date:
2016
Edition Date:
2016
Release Date:
10/11/16
Illustrator:
Aranda, Omar,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-310-74802-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-310-74802-1
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2016018081
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2016)
K-Gr 2 In this 13th book in the series, royal sisters Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope enjoy the blessings of living in a castle that is beautifully decorated and full of presents. While their father tries to steer the girls back to the meaning of the holiday during their evening prayer, their thoughts are mainly on the gifts that they may get the next morning. Their idyllic Christmas Eve is interrupted just a few hours later when marauders attack a nearby village and three robbers break into the castle. The sisters are quickly rescued only to learn that parts of the village have been raided and burned. Conveying the lesson that "giving and sharing is necessary to being a true princess," they sacrifice their presents and use the castle's decorations for the village instead. VERDICT This is a Christian-based tale with accessible cartoon illustrations. The additional connection between the princesses' experience and the parable of the Rich Young Ruler at the end ensures that fans of the series will enjoy this one. Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library
Is your child a fan of princesses and fairy tales? Join princesses Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope as they find themselves in the middle of Christmas Eve drama when their holiday celebration is interrupted by thieves, and they learn their village has been attacked. Children will learn about the importance of caring and sharing all year round, as well as helping those in need. In A Royal Christmas to Remember, the princess sisters are eager to open their presents, and look forward to all the gifts they will receive on Christmas morning. But on Christmas Eve, everything changes when robbers break into the castle and also steal from all the nearby villagers. The sisters soon learn true princesses give and share--and that the holidays and every day are better when we open our hearts to others. A Royal Christmas to Remember, part of the Princess Parables series, is perfect for : Children ages 4-8 who love princesses and knights Advent or holiday story time Holiday gift exchanges and Christmas gifting Celebrating the real reason for Christmas as a family This holiday picture book features: Beautiful full-color illustrations and a festive cover with lots of holiday charm A story based on the Parable of the Young Ruler found in Luke 12:15-21 A fun and approachable story that helps teach biblical values If you enjoy A Royal Christmas to Remember , check out other titles in the Princess Parables series: A Royal Easter Story , Princess Charity's Courageous Heart, Princess Joy's Birthday Blessing, Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten , Princess Hope and the Hidden Treasure , and Princess Faith's Mysterious Garden .