Book: Alycat and Christmas Cookie Swap by Alysson Foti Bourque
Reviewed by Enchanted Owl
Alycat and the Christmas Cookie Swap is an enchanting children's book that's perfect for adding to a little one's holiday collection. The book has vibrant and colorful illustrations that captivate a child’s attention and keep them engaged. The dedication page is particularly heartwarming and the accompanying illustration is simply perfect. This delightful book is an excellent choice for reading to children during storytime or bedtime. It also includes two different cookie recipes that provide a fun and interactive activity for little ones to enjoy after reading the story.
The story revolves around Alycat and her kitten friends who are eagerly preparing for their annual cookie swap. Each friend is responsible for bringing a type of cookie to share. At the end of their playdate, each friend receives a cookie box containing one cookie of each kind. However, this year, one friend couldn't make it, so all the kittens decided to take one cookie home and present it to Santa Claus along with the recipe. They kindly request that Santa do the same. Santa Claus responds with a note from Mrs. Claus and the kittens must unravel the mystery behind the notes. Will they be able to figure out the secret?