Review of
Christmas at Grandad’s Farm,
by Rusty Berther ISBN 9781743463789
Five out of five stars
A modification
of the classic “Jingle Bells” song
If you do not
read the preamble and are a resident of the American Midwest, this story is
baffling. While the song, a take-off from “Jingle Bells,” is very good, the
context of swimming outside in fine weather on Christmas Day makes no sense.
However, upon reading the back cover, all is made clear. The location is in
Australia, where of course it is summer during the Christmas season.
The book
contains a sing-along CD containing the words set to music. I found the book
entertaining and the lyrics are well-suited to the season as celebrated in Australia.
I recommend this book and would have read it to my daughter if it has existed
when she was young. She would have loved it.
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