NY Times Bestselling Author Mary Engelbreit Kicks the Holiday Season Into High Gear with a Beau

Nov. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- "Engelbreit’s legions of fans will love this cream puff of a holiday offering."—Kirkus

As temperatures begin to drop and the first snow falls, children and their families are invited to gather ‘round to celebrate the miracle of the holiday season with Mary Engelbreit’s gorgeous new read,

PEACE ON EARTH: A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION (Zonderkidz; $17.99; October 2013). In the book, Engelbreit, the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Before Christmas, shares a beautiful assortment of Christmas content and traditions she cherished as a child. She captivates readers with pages and pages of Christmas stories and poetry, along with holiday carols and spirited quotes. Little ones and their parents will gain a deeper appreciation for songs like "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" as they sing along to the lyrics in the book.

The best part? Much of the book includes images of children —just like the readers— singing songs, hugging their parents, and even wearing angel’s wings. Kids will adore the magnificent two-page spread featuring the "friendly beasts" — the various animals who each played an important role in welcoming the birth of Christ.

With her lively illustrations and joyous prose, Engelbreit captures what makes Christmas so wonderful for children. She also teaches them the essence of Jesus’ words using simple text and imagery they can understand. The message, "God made so many different kinds of people," will resonate with readers as they see the illustrations of kids from various ethnic backgrounds playing together.

An early holiday present the entire family can enjoy,

PEACE ON EARTH: A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION will especially warm the hearts of youngsters and teach them the true meaning of the season.  Review copies are available upon request.

Watch the book trailer: http://youtu.be/woSGzc8zQfs