The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Impossible to read without breaking into song, the lyrics to this classic tune translate into a warm and buoyant picture book. Many “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow” will soon be caught up in the song's feel-good sentiment as captured in the fetchingly festive artwork. Using a close-up perspective, Barrette (Thanks for Thanksgiving ) makes readers feel like a part of the several families shown gathering in their cozy alpine-village homes for favorite holiday customs. Her playfully cherubic cast, reminiscent of Diane Goode's characters, exudes loads of cheer. Ages 3-7. (Oct.)