On Holly Berry Farm, it is the farm animals' first winter AND first Christmas . They were born in the spring and they've never seen snowflakes or ice skating before! Sleigh rides and Christmas carols are all new, too! They watch the farm family bring a tree into the house and then decorate it with colorful lights! They love it all, but best of all is the surprise they get on Christmas Day! Enjoy this perfect picture storybook with your preschoolers and toddlers to get them excited for the holidays. It's a wonderful gift book for a baby's first Christmas ! Plus it's made in America ! Check out more Christmas and holiday board books from Cottage Door Press! Fun rhyming story entertains while teaching language patterns to babies and toddlers in their first years. - Cute illustrations and storyline will keep toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners entertained and engaged. - Easy-to-turn pages are simple to grasp, great for practicing fine motor skills for younger kids. Older children can practice reading together with the family. - Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little toddlers. - Made in America! Toddler-PreS-It's the first Christmas on the farm for the filly, calf, and piglet. In this snowy tale, the three young anthropomorphic farm animals view human Christmas activities with wonder and curiosity. Old sheepdog introduces the baby animals to old-fashioned Christmas traditions, from ice skating to tree harvesting and going for a ride in a one-horse open sleigh. The animals see all the traditions from afar or through a window until Christmas morning, when they are included in the gift giving with presents of apples, carrots, a dog bone, and a cowbell. The cartoon-style artwork features beautiful holiday scenery, complete with snow and flakes floating down. Readers and listeners alike can search for squirrels in the greenery and for a cardinal observing the farm family from a snowy bough. Berry-Byrd's farm family of a dad, mom, and three kids appears white; they are portrayed working together as they decorate the Christmas tree, sing carols, and skate. VERDICT A sweetly light Christmas read that doesn't mention Santa or the Nativity.-Sarah Siegα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "In Longhi's friendly farmyard landscapes, the baby animals cheer their approval with each new discovery ("We like ice-skating!"), and by book's end, readers may well join in their chorus: "We LOVE Christmas!" -- Publishers Weekly -- "Publishers Weekly" Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to read up to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.