Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Christmas, Santa, Snowman, Holiday, Wine and Puzzle


It’s that time of the year again!  Break out the eggnog, string the lights, hang the mistletoe, wrap presents and put up the tree.
 
Of course I’m referring to Christmas-the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ, spread good cheer and hope Santa Claus brings us lots of presents-especially if you’re a kid.

Parragon Books Ltd. Has just released a quartet of holiday books that are sure to bring some cheer and joy.

‘Hello Christmas’ is a very special peek-a-boo book for babies and toddlers. 

Mom or dad flip through the pages that are filled with colorful holiday scenes as kids follow along. 

Page feature a small cut-out area that offer a peek-a-boo look at Santa, a reindeer, a Christmas tree, a polar bear, the moon, a star and a small boy on a sled.

Coinciding with the cut-outs on each page are cutout silhouettes of similar images on the top of each page.  Kids will love the clever text and holiday images.

‘Friendly Little Snowman’ is small, heavy, cardstock book complete with full-color, holiday illustrations following the holiday adventures of the friendly little snowman.

Smack dab in the middle of each page is a large die cut hole where an adorable finger puppet snowman pops out of.

Kids will squeal with delight as their parents read aloud the snowman’s adventure, watch the snowman finger puppet wiggle and delight as each page is turned.

Watch the snowman travels the countryside and visits with animal and human friends.

What would Christmas be without Santa Claus? 

In ‘Things You Never Knew About Santa Claus’ kids learn all about the jolly little elf, the North Pole, Santa’s elves and reindeer, what Santa does during his off times, what he eats, does for entertainment and much more.

Who knew that Santa was such a versatile guy?

Giles Paley Phillips and Rowan Martin provide the words and pictures and what words and picture they are!

For the ultimate holiday fun pack, check out the ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Collector’s Tin’ a special container with a decorative paper ribbon.

Inside there’s all sorts of holiday goodies including three books (Happy Holiday Coloring, The Night Before Christmas and Best Christmas Ever Activity Book), over 50 stickers, four markers and a two-sided poster.

Kids can read, place stickers, color and enjoy the holidays with this clever and fun to do Christmas package.

For those who enjoy a different type of holiday spirit comes the ‘Wine Gift & Book’ holiday package containing four holiday themed coasters, a wine pourer and a special ‘Wine’ book: ‘A guide to the world’s best vineyards and wines’.

Personally I don’t drink, but I’m sure there are those out there who will enjoy this special package celebrating the fruit of the vine.

When you get to be my age it is important to keep both your body and mind active-especially your mind.

That’s why I recommend that old folks read a lot, experience new things and do puzzles.

You heard right-puzzles.

What better way to keep your mind active, inquisitive and learning than by doing puzzles?

‘Marvelous Mixed Puzzles’ contains over 300 mind-benders, quizzes, challenges, word games of so many varieties that your brain won’t have time to stagnate.

My mind is boggled just by flipping through its pages.

Take the challenge, do puzzles today.  There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when you solve them.