December Twenty-Five - Kelley, María Felicia
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December Twenty-Five: 12/25 is a story about the traditions of Christmas through the eyes of a boy named Constantine, inspired by the author's youngest son of the same name. It is the third title of the Celebrate the HoliDates® children's book series, by author María Felicia Kelley. The book is a fun and information-packed lyrical read that sparks wonder and reinforces a recognition of family-favorite rituals. Readers and listeners engage with playful text and vibrant pictures. A fun and simple word-search question sets the book in motion. It's a quest to find the message within the story. As…mehr

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December Twenty-Five: 12/25 is a story about the traditions of Christmas through the eyes of a boy named Constantine, inspired by the author's youngest son of the same name. It is the third title of the Celebrate the HoliDates® children's book series, by author María Felicia Kelley. The book is a fun and information-packed lyrical read that sparks wonder and reinforces a recognition of family-favorite rituals. Readers and listeners engage with playful text and vibrant pictures. A fun and simple word-search question sets the book in motion. It's a quest to find the message within the story. As the tale ends, the sought-after message rewards the word-seeking reader. To complement the release of the Celebrate the HoliDates® Christmas title is the release of the original song Believe on December Twenty-Five. The lyrics of the single were written by María Felicia Kelley and feature vocals by popular recording artist Rebecca Jade and musical composition and production by musician and recording artist Carnell Harrell. The song is available for download and streaming on Apple Music, Spotify and other popular music apps. December Twenty-Five contains a "History of Christmas" section that explores the Christmas tie to the traditional winter solstice celebration, with origins dating back more than 2,000 years. Readers travel through time learning the history of Christmas through the centuries. Written for young, elementary-aged children, the book reveals recognizable cultural connections relating the symbols of the season to both religious and non-religious customs. With lots of descriptions and colorful pictures, December Twenty-Five paints a portrait of the season. Children will connect with the familiar Christmas Eve and Christmas Day themes. A recipe for festive cookies is a highlight of the book - shared from the Celebrate the HoliDates® Kitchen. Making the special treat creates a fun baking experience that is sure to ignite a new tradition in honor of the holiday season. The recipe provides an activity for both classrooms, families and friends to share a love of seasonal foods and baking in the kitchen. Each Celebrate the HoliDates® book explores traditional celebrations throughout the year, orienting young readers to the calendar in general, the seasons and holidays with specific dates.
Autorenporträt
María Felicia Kelley discovered a passion for writing as a girl growing up in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Earning a degree in broadcast journalism, from The Cronkite School at Arizona State University, María began her career in television as a writer and producer. She also enjoyed time in front of the camera as a host and spokesperson. María is the founder of The North County Moms-a resource website. You can find her original articles on thenorthcountymoms.com. María regularly publishes creative and informational articles and profiles. She also features interviews with business leaders and notable personalities on her website and her blog, socalspotlight.biz.Wife to a proud Greek American and mother to their three sons, María lives in a Southern California household with strong male energy and an assortment of ethnic identities. As a triracial mix, including African, European, and Native American bloods, María taps into the traditions of many cultures. Through much of her writing, she explores the intricacies of her family's racial heritage that is uniquely American.To learn more about María Felicia Kelley, visit her online at MariaFelicia.com. To read her latest articles and interviews check out thenorthcountymoms.com and socalspotlight.biz.Follow her @1mariafelicia.