Review of The Christmas Eve Blizzard

[Emily Walmsley]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Christmas Eve Blizzard" by Scott Withers.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The Christmas Eve Blizzard by Scott Withers is a charming children’s book, full of colorful illustrations and captivating knowledge that any child is sure to enjoy. I rate this short book a 4 out of 5.
 
I read this enchanting book to my six-year-old niece, and she immediately loved Cane the Weather Dog! He is the main character; a little brown and white dog that loves his daddy, his Grandma Cindy, and his wildlife friends. Cane’s daddy is a meteorologist, so he tracks the weather and reports it for TV. On Christmas Eve they head to Grandma Cindy’s house, but soon after arriving they find themselves trapped in a dangerous blizzard. Although Cane is afraid of the scary storm at first, he stays brave and courageous in the face of the blizzard in order to help his animal friends and ultimately, Santa Claus.
 
Something we both enjoyed about this sweet story was how educational it was; my niece learned so many new words and I got to happily explain each one to her. Since this book is for children from preschool to the third grade, I thought the author did an outstanding job incorporating something for every age group to learn and enjoy. The vocabulary was not too advanced, but still exceptional enough to teach kids exciting new words and phrases. There is even a list of “Cane’s Weather Words” at the end of the book, so readers can review some of the new words they learned. In my opinion, this was a very thoughtful and delightful addition to the book.
 
There are very little criticisms I have about The Christmas Eve Blizzard. I found one small grammar issue, which was just an unnecessary spacing between words. The only other criticism I have, was that I noticed an inconsistency with naming. “Daddy” is usually capitalized like a name because that is the only name assigned to the character of Cane’s dad. However, I found a few instances where it wasn’t capitalized, and it was inconsistent with the rest of the story. This left me wondering if it should be Capital like a name, or not. If not, the author would need to go through and take away the capitalization in some instances.
 
Overall, I enjoyed The Christmas Eve Blizzard by Scott Withers and thought the whimsical story was extremely clever and charming. I would suggest this book for every child, because it is fun yet educational, and it could make a fantastic Christmas gift.

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[Annija Marta Meldere]

That's awesome! I love it when children can learn something new from their books!

[Mary John 10]

The Christmas Eve Blizzard by Scott Withers is a delightful children’s book that combines colorful illustrations with an engaging story. The main character, Cane the Weather Dog, is a lovable little dog who, despite his fear of the storm, bravely helps his animal friends and even Santa Claus during a dangerous blizzard. Read to my six-year-old niece, she immediately connected with Cane and enjoyed the adventure. This heartwarming story, perfect for young readers, gets a solid 4 out of 5 for its charm and the lessons of bravery and friendship it imparts.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

The Christmas Eve Blizzard by Scott Withers is a delightful children's book that combines charming illustrations with educational content. With a captivating story centered around Cane the Weather Dog and his adventures during a blizzard, this book is sure to captivate young readers. The vocabulary used in the book is appropriate for different age groups, allowing children to learn new words while enjoying the story. The addition of Canes Weather Words at the end of the book is a thoughtful touch that reinforces the educational aspect. While there are a few minor grammar and naming inconsistencies, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. I rate The Christmas Eve Blizzard a 4 out of 5 and highly recommend it as an entertaining and educational read for children. Gripping suspense, kept me eagerly turning pages.