Book Details:
Book Title: In the Nick of Time Too by Deedee
Cummings/illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 40 pages
Genre: Children/ Holiday (Kids older than 7 will love this too.)
Publisher: Make A Way Media
Release date: November 2022
Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday
Book.
Book Description:
Nick Saint and his best friend, Cooper, reunite in this warm holiday story
about the magic of Christmas. A surprise visit leads to a journey of
self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the true meaning of the holiday
spirit. Nick and Cooper receive a charge to spread kindness and hope in
their everyday lives. Will Cooper listen to his friend and help Nick save
the day again? Will you also be moved to action and accept Santa’s challenge
to spread kindness wherever you go?
Children of all ages and
backgrounds will be inspired by this story and will understand that love,
hope, kindness, and Christmas miracles come to us in many shapes and all
colors.
My Review
In the Nick of Time Too is the sequel to In the Nick of Time. In this story, Nick and Cooper are now best friends. They're as close as brothers, and they enjoy hanging out together whenever they can. It's Christmas Eve, and Cooper wants to spend the night at Nick's house. His parents agree to let him stay (as do Nick's), and Cooper gets to do what he loves most: spend time with his best friend. But Cooper gets more than he expected when Nick's family invites the neighborhood over for a party, and they have loads of cookies. But what happens when bedtime comes and Cooper falls asleep on the couch?
This was a sweet story. It showcases not only the power of friendship, but it has a good message. While most kids tend not to be judgmental or care about things like looks, this book does offer a gentle reminder that kindness and being nice is all that matters to Santa. Not skin color. Not height or weight. Not gender. None of that is important in the grand scheme of things. Just be a good, kind, decent person, and you'll stay off of the "naughty" list. It's also a good way to introduce other holiday celebrations to young readers and have a discussion about those. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and it's a good way to explain to kids just how different (yet still the same) everyone can be. .
The illustrations were lovely and bright, and they really brought the story to life. Definitely a wonderful holiday story for readers of all ages.
5 stars!
This was a sweet story. It showcases not only the power of friendship, but it has a good message. While most kids tend not to be judgmental or care about things like looks, this book does offer a gentle reminder that kindness and being nice is all that matters to Santa. Not skin color. Not height or weight. Not gender. None of that is important in the grand scheme of things. Just be a good, kind, decent person, and you'll stay off of the "naughty" list. It's also a good way to introduce other holiday celebrations to young readers and have a discussion about those. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and it's a good way to explain to kids just how different (yet still the same) everyone can be. .
The illustrations were lovely and bright, and they really brought the story to life. Definitely a wonderful holiday story for readers of all ages.
5 stars!
Don't Miss Out on the First IN THE NICK OF TIME:
Book Details:
Book Title: In the Nick of Time by Deedee Cummings/illustrated by Charlene
Mosley
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 28 pages
Genre: Children/ Holiday
Publisher: Make A Way Media
Release date: November 2019
Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday Book.
Book Description:
A Timely Tale about a Little Brown Boy who Saves Christmas. Nick Saint
never really put a lot of thought into his name until one snowy day in
December when he accidentally receives a letter meant for Saint Nick.
Realizing there is not much time left until Christmas, Nick opens the
letter. The unexpected message inside ultimately leads him on a journey of
understanding poverty, gratitude, and service to others while discovering
the real meaning of the holiday spirit.
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Meet the Author:
Deedee is a professional dreamer. She is also an author, therapist,
attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. The books she writes focus on
hope, diversity, social justice, and therapeutic skills for children and
adults. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, NPR, USA Today,
Essence Magazine, Psych Central, Well+Good, and The EveryGirl, among other
media outlets. Deedee is also the founder of Make A Way Media and The
Louisville Book Festival. She believes literacy is a fundamental human
right. Her work highlights inspiring messages that remind us all it is
never too late to begin again. Cummings founded Make A Way Media in 2014
after struggling to find books with characters who looked like her own
children and an extreme lack of stories that reflected their life
experiences. Follow Deedee on Instagram for fun and informative updates as
she continues to chase her dreams and bring them to life.
connect with the author: website ~ make a way media ~ twitter ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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