Title: Presents Through the Window: A Taro Gomi Christmas Book
Author/Illustrator: Taro Gomi
Publisher: Chronicle Books, LLC
Year of Publication: 2016
(Originally published in Japan in 1983 by Kaisei-Sha Publishing. Copyright 1983 by Taro Gomi.)
About the Author
Taro Gomi is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has created more than 350 books for readers of all ages. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Santa Peeks In the Window and Picks a Present!
Santa has a big bag of presents to deliver but no time to go inside the house.
So, he peeks in the window and observes a child sleeping in the bed. He picks a present out of his bag and tosses it through the window.
Sometimes looks can be deceiving. Things are not always as they seem.
Will the children be happy with their presents on Christmas morning?
My Thoughts
"Presents Through the Window" is an interactive picture book that includes die-cut windows to see into a sleeping child's bedroom.
The text is very brief but the beautiful illustrations really make this book a WINNER!
Young children will have a blast looking in the windows and guessing who is inside. Does Santa choose the correct present?
When one child accidentally gets two presents and another gets nothing, the story illustrates the joy of sharing.
This book is a wonderful gift to all Taro Gomi fans. Children have been enjoying his stories for over 30 years. This book is available in print and Kindle editions. Recommended!
My Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5
FYI - I purchased this print book for $0.79 at Goodwill. An awesome thrift shop find!
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