I love creating memories for my children. We have several traditions for Christmas, such as reading the Christmas Story from the Bible on Christmas morning and our special ELF Magic Elf comes to visit each December. The kids talk about these traditions and look forward to them each year. The Magic Christmas Ornament Collection is a new concept to our home but one my kids will thoroughly enjoy! My plan is to read this book to them on Christmas Eve and give them the ornament to hang that night. Perhaps they will have their own magical Christmas adventure!
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Invite the magic of Christmas into your home this winter with
The Magic Christmas Ornament
Collection.
This
spellbinding Christmas storybook and dazzling tree ornament set will
inspire new traditions and pull readers, both young and old,
into a world of holiday splendor. The Magic Christmas Ornament
Collection
includes an heirloom quality case bound hardback book, an ornament just
like the one in the story, and a beautiful decorative package, perfect
for making the gift of Christmas a lasting memory.
On
Christmas Eve, Victoria’s father gathers her and her brothers,
Joseph and John, around the fireplace to tell the story of a very
special ornament that has hung on their tree for as long as they can
remember. Their father found the ornament in a mysterious tree one snowy
evening when he was seven years old, and brought
it home. After hearing the story and going to bed, Victoria, Joseph,
and John sneak back downstairs, and discover the ornament has magical
powers! It whisks them away to the happiest place on Earth: Santa’s
workshop! The children can’t believe their eyes as
Santa himself appears before them. They also see mountains of toys,
reindeer prepping for flight, the largest Christmas tree ever, and
hundreds of elves - one of whom seems very familiar. This elf, named JJ,
gives them a tour around the workshop, tosses Victoria
one of Santa’s ornaments, and leads them outside, straight to a
mysterious tree in the woods. Victoria somehow knows to place Santa’s
ornament into the tree’s knothole, and the magic of the ornament whisks
them right back home. When they return, the children
know they’ll never forget the magic of Christmas that they witnessed
that night.
Full-spread
illustrations, featuring dazzling and colorful scenes,
will inspire the festive spirit in readers of all ages. This beautiful
hardcover comes in a shiny gift box with an ornament just like the one
in the story—perfect for holiday gift-giving, reading aloud, and
cherishing year after year. In true Christmas spirit,
a portion of all proceeds will be given to the Marine Corps' "Toys for
Tots" program. The book alone is available for $19.95. The price of the
full collection is $44.95.
The
authors’ father and grandfather, Sylvester (Ziggy) Barbato,
was one of nine children from an Italian immigrant family. Ziggy often
told James, his son, that their family was too poor to afford toys, but
he always vowed that his children would experience the spirit of
Christmas nonetheless.
The Magic Christmas Ornament
is an original story created by James and Victoria Barbato, allowing
their family to share the magic of Christmas—and all of its
excitement—with yours.
About
the Authors:
James
(Jim) Barbato is a former college professor and business owner.
He is also the son of a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and lived all
across the United States and Canada for the first twelve years of his
life. As a child, Jim developed a strong Christmas spirit, inspired by
the stories his father would tell. Jim often told
original stories to his own three children, including the story of "The
Magic Christmas Ornament," which they still remember and cherish as
adults.
Victoria
Barbato is currently an Instructional Coach for English
language instruction in the Boston area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree
in English Education and a Master’s degree in English, and is passionate
about teaching and creating equity in educational opportunities for all
learners. Growing up, Victoria was greatly
inspired by her grandfather’s and father’s stories because they connect
to the importance of family, convey fascination with the world, and
always have a message of hope.
WIN WIN WIN
One lucky reader will win a The Magic Christmas Ornament Box Set!
Get yours HERE!
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