The aurora borealis seems to dance above the city. A golden glow illuminates the scenes in the hotel. Lush acrylic paintings beautifully render an enchanted Christmas. She lives in penthouse 25C at the Bing Cherry Hotel and is so curioso After all, Auntie Claus serves Christmas cookies all year long and her tree is always the best-decorated in the city. There is something profoundly elemental going on in Smallss book: the. Auntie Claus is just another eccentric New Yorker-or is she Young Sophie has often wondered about her unusual great-aunt, Auntie Claus. This is a must-have, however, for New Yorkers and aspiring Sugar Plum Fairies. One year, Sophie stows away in Auntie Clauss luggage, and ends up at the North. Such references and the long, busy text, make this better for kids 5 and older. Parents of young kids may have to explain the references to Dickens’ Christmas spirits, New York City landmarks, and Saks and Barneys. For the artwork is the star here: Lush acrylic paintings beautifully render an enchanted Christmas. The story spins along at a breathless pace, as if it’s trying to keep up with the swooping imagery. But much like bringing the North Pole to New York, it isn’t as satisfying at it should be. By then, however, you’re already being whisked along on a fantastical ride. Readers unfamiliar with Auntie Claus - this is Elise Primavera’s third book in the series - might need a few pages to fully understand the importance of Auntie Claus’ annual business trip.
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