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geekwayne's review
4.0
'The Toys' Christmas' by Claire Clement with illustrations by Genevieve Godbout is a charming picture book about the job of old toys at Christmas time.
Noah's toy Elephant, Fanfan, goes missing on Christmas Eve. We follow Fanfan's journey to the North Pole along with all the other older, well-loved toys. They have special messages to pass along to Santa Claus.
This is a cute book that I should have reviewed way before the Christmas season. The story is warm and wonderful and the illustrations by Genevieve Godbout are wonderful.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook. The illustrations by Lo Harris are warm colors and
Noah's toy Elephant, Fanfan, goes missing on Christmas Eve. We follow Fanfan's journey to the North Pole along with all the other older, well-loved toys. They have special messages to pass along to Santa Claus.
This is a cute book that I should have reviewed way before the Christmas season. The story is warm and wonderful and the illustrations by Genevieve Godbout are wonderful.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook. The illustrations by Lo Harris are warm colors and
sue_from_stack_those_books's review
3.0
This book was an arc received via NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
This is a story that tells of a boy’s toy elephant that travels far to reach Santa. He and all the toys must report to Santa what their child wants for Christmas. It is a cute story and if you like that it is more of a modern take on how Santa gets his list for Christmas than definitely pick it up.
The illustrations by Genevieve Godbout are lovely. If you pick this book up for just that them, it is wonderful. Maybe even check out some of the other books illustrated by Godbout.
I personally would never read this to my small child because it would take away one of the traditions of writing Santa a letter to tell him what you want for Christmas and sending it to him. However, with times changing and traditions with it, this may be the perfect book for some families. The story itself is so endearing. The love of a child and it’s toys.
novelesque_life's review
5.0
RATING: 5 STARS
2021; Frances Lincoln Children's Books/Quarto Books
Genevieve Godbout is one of my favourite illustrators/artists. I will read any book that she is part of for the pictures alone, but the stories that accompany them are usually just as great. The Toys' Christmas is such a sweet story of how Santa really knows what kids want for Christmas. This is not only a fabulous story for Christmas, but one that is also makes your bookshelf pretty.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2021; Frances Lincoln Children's Books/Quarto Books
Genevieve Godbout is one of my favourite illustrators/artists. I will read any book that she is part of for the pictures alone, but the stories that accompany them are usually just as great. The Toys' Christmas is such a sweet story of how Santa really knows what kids want for Christmas. This is not only a fabulous story for Christmas, but one that is also makes your bookshelf pretty.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
the_sassy_bookworm's review
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was so cute! Fanfan reminded me of a stuffed elephant I had as a baby. ❤️ For some reason, this book reminded me of the misfit toys from Rudolph,
This book was so cute! Fanfan reminded me of a stuffed elephant I had as a baby. ❤️ For some reason, this book reminded me of the misfit toys from Rudolph,
fernandie's review
3.0
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
thesassybookworm's review
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was so cute! Fanfan reminded me of a stuffed elephant I had as a baby. ❤️ For some reason, this book reminded me of the misfit toys from Rudolph,
This book was so cute! Fanfan reminded me of a stuffed elephant I had as a baby. ❤️ For some reason, this book reminded me of the misfit toys from Rudolph,
amalia1985's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
‘’Soon, Fanfan and Mr Long Ears reach a clearing filled with other toys. There are grumpy -looking bears, smiling dolls, friendly hippos, little clowns and even unicorns!
The oldest toy of all, Slowpoke the Tortoise, speaks.
‘’Welcome, friends! Here we are again, gathered for our long journey. The stars and the moon will light our way. Is everybody ready? Then let’s go!’’
It is Christmas Eve but Noel is sad. He has lost his favourite Mr Long Ears, the little elephant, and he can’t find it. But Noel cannot know that Mr Long Ears has left to attend a very special meeting. Each year, on Christmas Eve, toys from all over the world follow the same route in order to gather in a very special house. They are going to meet a very special person and deliver an extremely important and special message. The wishes of children.
And yes, I used the word ‘’special’’ four times. Because everything is special on Christmas.
A beautiful tale about the unique bond between children and toys, marvellously illustrated by Geneviève Godbout. And if you are one of those boring people who think that toys are just colourful, inanimate objects, you need to work on your imagination and stop being boring.
Many thanks to Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
My reviews can also be found on https://theopinionatedreaderblog.wordpress.com/
librarianryan's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Enchanting, completely enchanting. Fanfan the stuffed elephant is missing. What Noah doesn’t know is that Fanfan and all the other favorite toys make a very serious trek once a year. They head off to meet Santa and tell him what their children want for Christmas. After all who knows a child best, their best toy. The illustrations are soft and make the perfect setting for this book that you want to curl up with under a blanket with a little one. It’s a great Christmas story for any time of year.
tiaschmidt's review
5.0
The time has come for me to binge-read holiday books! Starting with some children's books for fun and simple joy to get me into the holiday spirit. Whoop whoop.
This was such a cute and sweet book about stuffed animals leaving their children every Christmas Eve to go to Santa's workshop to tell him what their kids want for Christmas. Such a cute and fun adventure and a very unique story idea. The art style was really interesting as well and I loved it. It mimicked a crayon sort of texture which was really neat. I also loved the muted cool-toned color scheme. Overall, the art was amazing and the story itself was really good as well. Can't think of a single reason it could be better so 5-stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my very own.
This was such a cute and sweet book about stuffed animals leaving their children every Christmas Eve to go to Santa's workshop to tell him what their kids want for Christmas. Such a cute and fun adventure and a very unique story idea. The art style was really interesting as well and I loved it. It mimicked a crayon sort of texture which was really neat. I also loved the muted cool-toned color scheme. Overall, the art was amazing and the story itself was really good as well. Can't think of a single reason it could be better so 5-stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my very own.
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