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Clarkson, Kelly
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lucy Fleming.
River Rose accidentally falls asleep on Christmas Eve while waiting to hand-deliver her letter to Santa. She wakes, and the three balloons (from River Rose and the Magical Lullaby) take her to the North Pole. Though the rhyming cadence occasionally stumbles, the story and colorful illustrations offer plenty of holiday cheer. A link to the elves' Christmas song (sung by Clarkson) didn't work.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Laura Hughes.
River Rose, a little girl giddy about a pending zoo trip, takes a magical trip there in the middle of the night. After reveling with the animals, she sings the polar bears to sleep with her mother's lullaby. The festive mood and premise are hindered by uneven rhymes and an unclear resolution; energetic ink, paint, and collage illustrations add appeal. A downloadable song by Clarkson is available.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
2 reviews
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