The Magic of a Small Town Christmas

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Author(s)

Megan Alexander

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Hiroe Nakata

Publisher

Aladdin

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Release Date

October 18, 2022

ISBN

978-1665929806

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From Inside Edition’s national correspondent Megan Alexander comes a sweet picture book celebrating the joys, wonders, and traditions of a small-town Christmas in the spirit of her show, Small Town Christmas.

In the town of Heartbeat Falls, where skies are crystal clear, the magic of Christmas is celebrated in many different ways: from picking the perfect tree to decorating it with glittering ornaments; from ice skating to eating yummy gingerbread cookies; from hanging handmade stockings to sharing a homecooked meal. Here, the residents know the beauty of a small town doesn’t come from its size, but from the love shared by its people, shining brightly in their eyes.

Editor reviews

2 reviews

Cute and Quaint Holiday

January 28, 2023

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

THE MAGIC OF A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS highlights how cute and quaint small towns are and how close all of the people are to one another. During the holidays, this family feeling makes Christmas even more special and enchanting because it brings everyone together to share their stories and favorite food to make. Differences are put aside while they enjoy each other's company.

The illustrations are cute and colorful, yet give that small town vibe full of comfort. While most people in large cities stick to their family and friends, small town culture means that everyone is family, blood related or not. Being from a rural area, I love how endearing this story is and how it brings an added magic to Christmas that others might not realize exists.

Final Verdict: This is a cute holiday story about the citizens of a small town coming together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. It's a sweet and cute story with warm watercolor illustrations to accompany it.

Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer Top 10 Reviewer 840 reviews

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sweet and whimsical

December 20, 2022

Overall rating

3.3

Plot

3.0

Characters

N/A

Writing Style

3.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

The illustrations are done in watercolor and ink which makes the book feel nostalgic and whimsical. The author uses rhymes and short phrasing to move the story along quickly through wonderful activities that celebrating Christmas brings to a small town of a close-knit community. The story is positive and a nice book to read with your small ones as they snuggle on your lap and look forward to the joys of the season.