A Big Box of Little Christmas Books
Peter Rabbit Series
What’s inside...
This charming collection features miniature versions of Beatrix Potter's classic tales, each one perfectly capturing the magical spirit of Christmas. The stories are filled with Potter's beloved characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Squirrel Nutkin, all getting ready for the festive season in their own unique ways. Containing nine chunky board books in a sturdy box, this collection is the perfect first Christmas gift for babies and young toddlers to play with. Each page contains a festive first word alongside bright illustrations from Lemon Ribbon. Toddlers can turn over the books to complete a Nativity picture puzzle. Books in the box include: Tree, Santa, Presents, Toys, Decorations, Animals, Food, Clothes, and Nativity.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
90 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think each character in the stories would like as a Christmas present and why?
How do the different settings in the books make you feel about Christmas?
Can you pick a favorite story from this collection? What made it special to you?
If you could be friends with any character from these books, who would it be and what would you do together during Christmas?
How do the characters in the stories show kindness and generosity during Christmas?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe their favorite illustrations and ask them how those pictures make them feel about Christmas.
As you go through the stories, help your child relate the themes of kindness and generosity to their own life by discussing similar situations they might have experienced or witnessed.
After reading, ask your child to imagine an additional Christmas adventure for any character from the book and discuss it together.
Use varied voice modulations and expressions while reading to keep the child engaged and make the characters come alive.
Link the stories to family holiday traditions by comparing events in the book with your own family’s Christmas preparations or celebrations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of generosity
Explanation: In the stories, characters often share with others, despite their own limitations or scarcities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to share their toys and snacks with their friends and siblings, promoting a sharing culture at home and in school.
Example Lesson: Value of perseverance
Explanation: Characters face various challenges but continue to strive to achieve their goals, emphasizing the importance of not giving up easily.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to keep trying in their academic and personal pursuits, whether it's learning to ride a bike or solving a difficult puzzle.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Characters make mistakes and face the consequences, yet they learn and grow from these experiences.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to accept their mistakes, learn from them, and understand that making mistakes is a part of learning.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Characters often show kindness to each other, helping solve problems or offering comfort.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic towards their peers and offer help or comforting words when someone is upset or in distress.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: The diverse characters in the stories, including their different backgrounds and traits, teach the beauty of diversity and the importance of acceptance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect people who may look, act, or think differently from themselves, promoting inclusivity.