Book Review: The Christmas Apron

 I loved this heartwarming story about a Christmas apron that makes Christmas wishes come true. My daughter was an extra in the movie that was made about this book and it was such a memorable experience for us!

Millie is thrilled when her ballet teacher tells her she's finally ready for en pointe shoes (my own daughter just received hers this year so we know what a big deal that is!) The problem comes when she overhears her parents talking about what little money they have for Christmas this year. But Grandma is coming with her Christmas apron and surely her wish for en pointe shoes will be granted. When Grandma comes, however, Millie learns so much more about what Christmas is truly about.

I loved how the author connected the family through the stories about the apron. I loved the underlying messages of service and thinking of others. The story will tug on your heartstrings and the pictures really bring out the best of the characters. My children really enjoyed The Christmas Apron and I know it will be family favorite in the years to come.

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Here is the back copy:

The children in Millie's family can't wait for Grandma to arrive with her special Christmas apron. According to tradition, each grandchild will write down the gift he or she wants most in the world and then slip that wish into the apron's pocket. Then, on Christmas morning,those wished-for gifts will be magically waiting under the tree. But eleven-year-old Millie overhears her parents: the family can't afford gifts for all the little ones. She pictures the disappointment on her siblings faces nothing to open on Christmas morning.

Is Millie willing to sacrifice her own whole-soul wish so someone else's can come true? Full of tender emotion and delightful surprise, this story reminds us of the miracles that unfold when we think of others before ourselves.

And just for fun, here's a little behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Christmas Apron movie!