This is an adorable, holiday book for children beautifully illustrated by Helen Monwuba. The story tells a common tale of adults too busy with what they deem as important while temporarily neglecting the spirit of Christmas. Ayana’s love of tradition and her descriptions of the ornaments dear to her heart made my eyes water. Really, no joke. We all have those ornaments…those that stir emotions even in people who claim they have none (i.e. – me).
Then it happens. Rosie happens. Rosie the dog knocks down the tree. Little does Rosie know, it’s the best “bad dog” finger wag of the year. Ayana and her parents scramble to repair the ornaments, resurrect the tree and in the process are enlighten by their good fortune.
I dare anyone to dislike this book. It is simple, sincere and full of heart. The illustrations are beautifully drawn masterpieces that tell the story without words. A great taste of Christmas coated sweetness.
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Yes to Ornaments of Love by Sharlin Craig. Simple yet important reminders to us all!
Definitely our new holiday favorite this year! Finally an inspirational Christmas book focusing on family and values, NOT material gifts! My 10 year old daughter and I enjoyed reading this together and she has claimed the companion coloring book as "her own". This book was written so that an adult as well as a child can easily catch on to the meaning and lessons discovered. Let me tell you just a bit about it!Ayana , the 10 year old main character, is excited about preparing for the holiday season. She knows all too well and is excited for the family's rituals of decorating the tree together and other things. At 10 years old Ayana is quite aware of her parents' attention and time, or lack of in this case, as she sees them place more value on work and chores and others outside of family. Time is ticking as Christmas draws near and as Ayana tackles tree decorating herself she is reminded of family events and memories, one by one, ornament by ornament. It takes one minor (or major ....you decide!) catastrophe to reign her parents back in and bring the focus back to family time.Personally I appreciate this book and intend to keep in on our bookshelf year round as a reminder of things that truly matter. What do you take away from this story? Well for me it was a special moment with my daughter, inspiring conversation about time, truth, and priorities, and that fuzzy warm feeling that only comes when something truly is felt with your heart. The story is great, but watching your child color along in the coloring companion is valuable as each picture they (or you!) color follows right along with the page you are reading!Thank you thank you thank you Sharlin Craig for writing about what matters! Family, time, love, and memories! And Helen Monwuba! The rich color and illustrations really keep the eye moving and hold a reader's attention! I know our Christmas this year will be better because of the reminders in Ornaments Of Love.Perfect as a gift but buy two! You will want to keep one for yourself!
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