I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison

Soul-stirring and sure to put readers in a festive mood.' - Kirkus Reviews Morrison's oil paintings capture the crackling energy of a city preparing for Christmas the married coauthors' message about cultivating kindness, gratitude, and community the whole year through sings on the page. Snowflakes flutter across bright illustrations, encouraging readers to inhale, feel, taste, and listen to all things Christmas as embodied in loving detail in the rhythmic language.

'Christmas spirit is expressed in joyous and reflective onomatopoeic exclamations in this new holiday staple. And when she reaches Santa, she tells him her Christmas wish-for peace and love everywhere, all the days of the year. She smells chestnuts roasting-CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH!-and sees the flashing lights of the department store windows-BLING! BLING! BLING! She spreads the spirit of giving wherever she goes. The little girl hears sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and a mother and daughter are enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season. In the same feel-good style of I Got the Rhythm, this exuberant picture book explores the joys of the holiday season, once again illustrated by award-winning artist Frank Morrison.

About the Book As she and her mother enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, a young girl feels the Christmas spirit in every jingle, yum, and ho ho ho in this feel-good picture book illustrated by award-winning artist Morrison.

I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison