Joy to the World - (VeggieTales) by Pamela Kennedy (Board Book)

Join the VeggieTales while they put on a rousing Christmas play full of joy, fun and love that is all told in a rhyming style. Children will like the playful way the rhymes sound while telling the story. Old favorites, Bob the Tomato, and Larry make an appearance along with lots of other members of the gang. Much festivity takes place when watching the play, with the true Christmas story part of the program. The show ends with rousing Christmas carols. VeggieTales always bring lots of excitement and they do not disappoint in this board book. The five-star book will be enjoyed by little ones through age five--who will love the bright colors, and playfulness packed into this tale. Worthy Kids has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Joy to the World, for the purpose of review.

“Then all the Veggies gathered round to clap and shout and cheer … and sing of joy that Jesus brings at Christmas and all year!” Pamela Kennedy ends in the VeggieTales children’s book, Joy to the World. ~ What ~ This twenty-page board book with rounded corners targets children two to five years old who like celebrating the true reason for Christmas. With no scary scenes, it contains simplistic illustrations of playful vegetables that keep the attention of little ones. An easy-to-read font covers the pages. Part of the VeggieTales series, this one told in rhyme focuses on all the characters participating in the Veggie Christmas show. Including Pa Grape, Peas, Larry, Junior, Laura, Petunia, Madame Blue, and others, the story shows how they perform a Christmas reenactment of Jesus’s birth, complete with shepherds, angels, and a manger. ~Why ~ This is a cute way to combine vegetables with big eyes as friends who want to share their love for Jesus. I appreciated its teaching that we should welcome Christ to live within our hearts. The colors are vibrant and engaging. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not like a book that mentions God sending Jesus to show His love to people everywhere may not approve of this read. Others may not like scenes of veggies celebrating Christmas, but it is iconic in the VeggieTales’ series. Due to some of the two- and three-syllable words, it may be hard for beginner readers. ~ Wish ~ Since this book is part of the VeggieTales franchise, adding their website link would be helpful for parents who want to know more about their videos, movies, television shows, and other merchandise. I prefer all pronouns of God capitalized for reverence. ~ Want ~ If you want a book that helps little ones learn about Jesus being the real Joy to the world, this is a keeper, especially if the child likes anything related to VeggieTales. Thanks to Hachette Book Group, WorthyKids, and VeggieTales for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.