About This Book:
*Review Contributed By Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer*
cute story of gifts and friendship
What I loved: This was a really sweet story of friendship and finding the perfect gift for someone special. Pinkalicious puts her heart into what she decides to make, and even when it doesn’t seem to be just right, she is ready to try again and make it something more. Children will know that it can be tough to pick something just right, and Pinkalicious shows that observation and putting your heart into it can make a great gift. Her perseverance in the face of trouble is also great to see, and she keeps her creativity flowing to make a tough gift work perfectly. The book ends with her teaching the class to knit, encouraging children to participate in crafts and make something cool.
The font is large and clear, which is great for early reading. The words themselves stay fairly simple and repeat, which is also helpful. The colorful illustrations tell the story well, and children who are fans of Pinkalicious will love seeing her, her family, and friends throughout.
What left me wanting more: The book can be a bit lengthy in places with a lot of text on some pages. However, the sentences do stay short and tell a complete story, which will work well for some readers.
Final verdict: PINKALICIOUS AND THE HOLIDAY SWEATER is a sweet story about friendship and making the perfect gift that is crafted for early readers.
