A Christmas book about overcoming your fears and finding friends at Christmas.
Title: A Friend for Christmas
Author: Mike Martin
Publication Date: October 20, 2023
Pages: 36
Genre: Children's
Good things come to those who face their fears.
Robbie Rabbit lived in a warren in a big city with his wife Rowena Rabbit and their nine kits. He called it their rabbit apartment. Robbie and his family were hunkering down for winter when an unexpected visitor makes an appearance.
A Friend for Christmas is the heartwarming tale of a very brave rabbit who faces his fears and makes a new friend at the magical time of the year. He learns that friends can come in all shapes and sizes and Robbie and his family discover the joy of Christmas.
This beautifully illustrated book is suitable for children of all ages. Especially those who still believe in the magic of Christmas.
“This lovely fable tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a family of rabbits and a gray cat named Whisper. In these war-torn times, it’s an important reminder of our innate ability to choose live over fear.” – Amazon
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My Review: A Friend for Christmas by Mike Martin
is an adorable children’s Christmas story that young readers will simply love. Robbie
and Rowena Rabbit have nine youngsters (called kits). All their names start with
the letter R: Rhonda, Riley, Rebecca, Rowan, Ruby, Ryan, Rose, Romeo, and
Ricky. With so many mouths to feed, dad Robbie must forage daily for food. It’s
not easy. It’s winter, it’s snowing, and he must navigate the road and passing
cars safely. But Robbie is brave and determined and he and Rowena are devoted parents.
However, there’s one thing that Robbie fears the most: cats. Whenever he sees a
cat, he runs as fast as he can all the way home, which is the advice he gives
to the youngsters. One day he meets a cat, a slinky grey cat called Whisper,
that seems determined to befriend him. Robbie and Rowena are astounded. What
strange behavior from a cat! Can rabbits be friends with a cat?
A Friend for Christmas is a lovely
story just in time for Christmas. Mike Martin introduces the concept of friends
in all shapes, sizes and … wait for it … species! The spirit of Christmas and festivities
filters through with the tall creatures (humans) putting up twinkling lights
and beautiful decorations. From Whisper, Robbie and his family learn what
Christmas is all about and that sometimes the greatest gift one can give someone
is their friendship. This is the message of the festive season and one that parents
will be pleased to see in this charming story. Other positive aspects of this
book are the lessons Robbie and Rowena teach their children about road safety, the
wonderful sense of a family playing and having fun together, new friendships,
and learning about animals. Youngsters will also have fun with so many ‘r’
words in the rabbit family names! The illustrations are simple and clear and help
to tell the story.
Mike Martin was born in St. John’s, NL on the east coast of Canada and now lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario. He is a long-time freelance writer and his articles and essays have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online across Canada as well as in the United States and New Zealand. He is the award-winning and best-selling author of the award-winning Sgt. Windflower Mystery series set in beautiful Grand Bank. There are now 13 books in this light mystery series with the publication of All That Glitters.
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