A Magical Holiday Read for the Whole Family: My Thoughts on Elena Rakitina's 'Adventures of the New Year's Toys'
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- The book's large format makes it easy to read together as a family
- The beautiful illustrations are wonderful to look at, and the characters are drawn with soul
- The text is easy to read, even for younger kids, and the stories are wise and instructive
- The book creates a cozy atmosphere and anticipation for the New Year's miracle
- The price is reasonable, especially considering the high-quality printing and large format
- The book takes us on a journey through different historical periods in our country, making it a great educational read
- The author does a great job of capturing the personality of each toy, and the stories are engaging and entertaining
cancelCons
- The book may be too long for younger kids, but it's perfect for reading together as a family
- Some of the text may be too complex for very young children
- The book may not be suitable for families who don't celebrate New Year's
- The book's themes may be too sentimental for some readers
- The book may not be as engaging for older kids or adults who prefer more complex stories
- The book's format may not be suitable for travel or reading on the go
Editor's Summary
Looking for a holiday read that's engaging for both kids and adults? Elena Rakitina's 'Adventures of the New Year's Toys' is a beautifully crafted book that's perfect for snuggling up with the family. With its large format, beautiful illustrations, and easy-to-read text, this book is a total game changer. It's a great way to create a cozy atmosphere and anticipation for the New Year's miracle, and the stories are wise and instructive. I've been eyeing this book for years, and I'm so glad I finally got it.
Specifications
Hello there!
It's the perfect time of year to snuggle up with some great books and the kids. I'm always on the lookout for something new and engaging, both in terms of content and illustrations. Today, I want to share my thoughts on Adventures of the New Year's Toys.
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
Author - Elena Rakitina
Publisher - Speech
Number of pages - 96
Where I bought it - Wildberries
Price at the time of purchase - 370 rubles in the summer of this year, now it costs around 600 rubles.
I'm really glad I finally got this book, as it's a great read. The cover is hard, the title is embossed in shiny, slightly three-dimensional letters. I've been eyeing this book for about two years, but the text seemed unsuitable. But it reads really easily, and the kids listen attentively, which is a great sign.
The book is large format, size:
29*22 cm
The pages are dense, the paper is matte, and the illustrations are wonderful. There are enough of them, with two double-page spreads. It's really fun to look at them, the characters are drawn with soul.
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The book tells the stories of New Year's toys that spend the whole year in a box waiting for their moment. Some of them are quite old, each has its own character and history of how it appeared in the family. Now they live on the Christmas tree. The stories are wise, kind, and instructive.
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
Despite the large amount of text, it reads easily, almost on one breath. We read it with the kids in three evenings.
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The book creates that special New Year's atmosphere thanks to its soulful text and cozy illustrations. Even in me, a spark of expectation for a miracle was rekindled.
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
Adventures of the New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
I was really impressed by how well the author captured the personality of each toy. As the story unfolds, they make some great observations and even learn from their experiences.
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
Now, we think that every New Year's toy has a soul of its own.
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena RakitinaThe storytelling takes us on a journey through different historical periods in our country. From the times when candles were lit on the Christmas tree to the days of reading poems on a stool. The pre-New Year's atmosphere is captured perfectly.
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
The Adventures of New Year's Toys. Elena Rakitina
So, the pros of the book The Adventures of New Year's Toys by Elena Rakitina:
✅ High-quality printing
✅ Large format
✅ Beautiful illustrations
✅ Good text, easy to read
✅ Creates a cozy atmosphere and anticipation for the New Year's miracle
✅ Adequate price
I didn't find any cons
Reviews of other New Year's and winter books:
Budget Calendar of New Year's Expectations
Colorful and Ornate Vimmelbuch for Book Lovers with Windows
Twelve Gifts for Santa Claus
V. Suteev Christmas Tree
Christmas in the Petson House
14 Forest Mice. Winter Day. Kazuo Iwamura
I also really enjoyed the book 30 Days to New Year, which has more familiar Russian illustrations.
Thanks for reading my review!
Sincerely, Aliya
