Book Review: Peace on Earth

Illuminated hymns, illustrated poems, the story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke, and the story of Magi from Mathew make up Mary Engelbreit’s “Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection” book for children. I saw this book on the review list and got excited about Christmas. That was kind of my only reason for choosing it (to be clear: FREE review copy in exchange for this ‘meh’ review). 

It’s 40 colorful pages of traditional Christmas cute. The person who should buy this book is someone who already has a bunch of Mary Engelbreit books (or calendars, pillows, cross stitch, whatever). The person who will not be able to stop herself from buying this book is a grannie or auntie who picks it up at a book store, flips through it, faints into a Engelbreit-induced cuteness coma and exclaims, “Oh, Sophia would just LOVE this!” The niece/granddaughter will read it once. Her mom will flip through it a few times. It will be a charming addition to their Christmas decor. It is the definition of a gift book. 

This is the book equivalent of chamomile tea. I think, “Ooo, I want some coconut hibiscus/pumpkin spice red/orange blossom tea!” I never think, “Ooo, chamomile!” But when I end up having chamomile I always think, “Hmm, this is pleasant.” = this book. 

Joy, Carsen, Jane—this auntie has something else in mind for you this Christmas!