Book Review #85

 Sounding Joy

Author: Ellie Holcomb
Illustrator: Laura Ramos
Publisher: B&H Kids, 2022
ISBN‏: ‎978-1087747828
Reading Age: ‎2 - 6 years

Genre/Theme/Style: Children’s Christian Books, Children’s Christmas Books, & Children’s Music.

I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 5 Roars? I love the song! It's a great addition to the holiday classics that children can easily learn and follow. The book is an illustrated version of the song.  

Critical Analysis: The book is based on the song written by Ellie Holcomb. It is about the joy at Christmas time that everyone can find. Everyone, from the youngest to the oldest member of the household, is invited to lift up their voice and sing along. 

Appeal: A modern, snowy hillside, a Bethlehem manger, and shepherds in the fields are all found in the joyful illustrations.

Children can easily learn the words and enjoy the music as they read the book. This would be a great song for a Christmas children's choir to sing or a nice addition to a family sing-along.

Connections: "Sounding Joy" by Ellie Holcomb