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Seattle Examiner Reviews Humphrey's First Christmas

12/18/2012

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Gail Welborn of the Seattle Examiner wrote a wonderful review/article about HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS. 
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EXCERPT:  "Carol’s heart-warming, lighthearted Christmas narrative combines with her breathtaking illustrations to make this a Christmas classic I would recommend for any age and faith."
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CAROL HEYER'S original story of a surprise gift from Humphrey, a grumpy, albeit loveable camel, to a “most beauteous and exalted king” makes a perfect addition to any family’s Christmas library. With a children's story about a gift from the heart that carries a surprise ending and important Christmas message about the true meaning of Christmas in its closing pages.
Her spectacular, eye-catching illustrations capture Humphrey’s comical expressions and postures that reveal his growing annoyance at the loss of his blanket, his only warmth on cold desert nights. Especially since the two camels that travel with him still have theirs. Humphrey thinks he deserves better.

With each turning page children learn of Humphrey’s hilarious schemes to replace his greatest treasure, from putting his big nose inside his master’s tent to show his “chattering” teeth, to squeezing his entire body inside the tent. These laugh-out-loud antics catch his master’s attention and even though he’s irritated, result in a brand new blanket for Humphrey, one that becomes his prized possession.


Yet, Humphrey still complains about the heavy chests he must carry, his “tired feet and rumbling belly” as they follow the star to the town of Bethlehem. There instead of the “great palace” Humphrey expected, he finds himself at a simple stable where the heavy chests are taken from his back. It’s there he admits, “…I have walked past many children, but never before have I felt the need to walk toward one.”

Children will delight in Carol’s illustrations of comical Humphrey, from the twinkle in his eyes, to his quirky mouth, large teeth and gorgeous long eye lashes. This is story they will beg to be read aloud again and again.

Carol’s heart-warming, lighthearted Christmas narrative combines with her breathtaking illustrations to make this a Christmas classic I would recommend for any age and faith.

Published by Ideals Children’s Books, a Guideposts Company: www.idealsbooks.com

‘Humphrey's First Christmas’ by Carol Heyer, Ideals Children’s Books, 2007, Hardcover, 32 Pages, Ages 4 and Up, ISBN-13: 978-0824955595, $14.99 www.carolheyer.com/humphreys-page.html

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Now I kneel before this baby shivering in a manger.

I pull the treasure from my back and lay my gift carefully upon this child.

We’ve all heard the story of the three wise men that brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. But what about the camels who carried them? Here is the story of Humphrey the camel and his long and cold journey to Bethlehem.

In addition to an engaging text and gorgeous, yet whimsical, artwork, this story reminds children of the importance of Christmas and the true meaning of gift giving.

Here's a link to the complete article:   SEATTLE EXAMINER


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Gail Welborn, Seattle Christian Book Review ExaminerGail's articles and book reviews appear in a variety of national and local publications and on the Internet. She loves to read, and believes God teaches and instructs her in which way to go, according to Jeremiah 29:11. She and her husband live beside the Skagit River in Washington state.

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