A somewhat reluctant endorsement for this book. For two reasons - first, the book features a white Santa (see photo below). And second, there isn't much of a story - a young black girl wakes up on a day leading up to Christmas and goes about festive activities: holiday shopping, caroling, ice skating, visiting Santa (all beautifully illustrated). However, the text focuses on the spirit of the holiday. "I sparkled in the spirit of the lights. Bling Bling! I felt the sprit deep down in my soul... " We read it once and it's going back to the library because my son concluded that he didn't enjoy the story. However, if your child (and you) is more tolerant of picture books that aren't plot-driven or if you're just desperate for a beautiful holiday book that features a black girl then definitely check this out.
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