Christmas Presents: Holiday Poetry

by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Melanie Hall (Illustrator)

Deck the halls, hang the stockings, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this festive book of poetry for beginning readers! From the excitement of looking for hidden Christmas presents to the solemnity of Midnight Mass, the differing moods and meanings of Christmas are brought to life in these joyful poems, perfectly complemented by the vibrant, rich artwork of illustrator Melanie Hall.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Lee Bennett Hopkins was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2017. He holds a Guinness Book of Records citation for compiling the most anthologies for children. He has also received the Christopher Award, the Regina Medal, and the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award. He lives in Florida.

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Reviews

[Mary T · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple, short, readable collection of Christmas poetry. We read the whole thing during a teatime.

[Christine Kallner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice collection of simple poems for Christmas, but not especially memorable.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short collection of poems from different authors about Christmas that express a range of emotions from the anticipation of Christmas, to the solemness of the religious observance, to the quiet after all the presents are opened. The narratives are very short and entertaining to read aloud. Most of the poems rhyme and all are appropriate for young children. We enjoyed reading this book together.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection of short Christmas poems is fun and will be enjoyed by children as well as adults. The poems on a variety of Christmas subjects are by different authors so there is sure to be one that pleases everyone.