Disney Sofia the First Holiday in Enchancia

Sofia the First

by Catherine Hapka, Walt Disney Company (Illustrator)

Sofia is looking forward to her first Wassailia holiday as a princess. It's sure to be a lot different from the humble holiday she always celebrated with her mother. There will be parties, presents and fancy decorations galore! But then King Roland goes missing on Wassailia morning and everyone is frantic. Can Sofia's animal friends - and a visit from a very special princess - help reunite her family in time to discover the true meaning of Wassailia?

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Magic, Royalty

Paperback

First published September 10, 2013

About the author

Catherine (Cathy) Hapka has written more than one hundred books for children and adults, as a ghostwriter for series as well as original titles, including the Romantic Comedies Something Borrowed, The Twelve Date of Christmas, and Love on Cue. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

[Cilla Terrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since Sofia came out she has become a huge character in my house. I am a sucker for anything holiday related as well so this was right up my family's alley. The drawings were just as beautiful as the cartoon always is. It teaches kindness and love ,family and so many other amazing lessons. I am so happy I bought the hardcover version of this book. It will always probably be a staple around the holidays for my family.

[Nikki · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this book as much as some of the other Sofia books that I have been reading. The pictures are too different from the TV show, and the writing is done a different way, both of which seem to take away from the story. I enjoy the storyline of this book and episode, but the book is not nearly as good as the episode is.

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable holiday story.


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[Shelby Rollenhagen · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter absolutely loves when we read her Hapka's books about Sofia.

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute holiday story. My granddaughter loves her Sofia's books it's turning to be a tradition.

[Sheilah · Rating 2 out of 5]

So, I read through this book at the bookstore, because it took me all of 2 minutes to do, I didn't buy it because I was not impressed with the book.

Overall, it is a smaller book than the two previous books (Sofia the First and Sofia the First The Floating Palace), but the artwork is just as nice. The story is very boring, and although it would be absolutely wonderful for a 1 - 3 year old, if i had to re-read it again and again I would want to throw the book out.

I would say this is a book you can skip, however, if you already have the first 2 and your kids LOVE them, you might as well get it to finish of the set.

[⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short children’s story about Sofia’s first holiday as a princess. Enchancia’s holiday closely echoes our Christmas and the story focuses on being with family during the event, rather than the gifts a child can receive. Aurora makes an appearance in this story to help Sofia on her quest, reminding Sofia that help can come from unlikely sources. Both messages are well worth teaching children!

[Marya · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrator is listed as the Disney Storybook Art Team, a collective of the corporation given no names, no faces, and (so it feels) no souls. The story feels like it is derived from a TV episode that I never saw, making it hard for me to pick up the emotional tones from such an abridged version. Very meh overall.

[Linda (bythebellbooks) · Rating 2 out of 5]

My girl brought this book from her kindergarden's exchange library. I would not have purchased it myself. We read it in Greek language. Ok as a short good night story before sleep. The story sort of stupid. Just because of the messages of giving and family togetherness gave it 2 stars.

[Rayjan Koehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute holiday storybook for kids. Definitely worth a read for any Princess Sophia fans. I don't know if there's an episode/movie to compare to as I don't keep up with Disney Jr. so I'm just reviewing as if it doesn't-- so please forgive me if it does, and the two don't match. 😅

[SamZ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, nothing special except that we love all things princess at our house right now. I wish it would have been about Christmas or Hanukkah, though instead of some made up holiday.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sofia is always a winner, but most enjoyable when there is an episode that follows the book. It adds to Carson's involvement.

[Chantale Pard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whaaaa??? Maybe this would be less confusing if I had've read the first book in the series, but I doubt it.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felt a little rushed. It is missing some of the charm that the corresponding episode has.

[AshleyiSee · Rating 4 out of 5]

An adorable addition for the holidays.

[Katie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would like it more if it had just been Christmas, and not a made up similar holiday. Also, it was just a retelling of the episode.