My six-year-old son and I are about 40% of the way through our 100 Book Challenge, and we’re going to have to really keep at it if we’re going to reach 100 by Christmas. I think we can do it. Luckily with new books arriving from kind publishers regularly, we are never at a loss for something to read - no page goes unturned around this house. Last night, we had Christmas on the mind and read What Does Mrs. Claus Do?
The GOOD: The book is filled with really engaging, colorful pictures and Nicholas sat glued to my side while I read the story. He loved it, but he always loves anything to do with Santa Claus.
The BAD: There were two pages of content where it rattles off a litany of occupations that Mrs. Claus could possibly be doing. Most of the words and jobs listed were way past Nicholas (and heck, a few even past me!), so I would have cut the list down to half, because he started looking at me like, “Mom, get back to the story, what the heck is this?!”
MONEY MATTERS: Published by Tricycle Press, What Does Mrs. Claus Do? retails for $15.99 and can be found at your favorite bookseller or online at Amazon (where it’s only $10!).
The MOM VERDICT
Cate says: After all these years of wondering, it’s about time Mrs. Claus got a book devoted to what she does all day while Santa is out and about gallivanting at will with the reindeer. Very cute story and Christmas season or not, it’s one that will have a happy home on our bookshelf. Would be a nice gift for some of the younger set on your holiday list this season.
