i got the christmas spirit by connie schofield morrison

“The little girl at the center of it all is wholly likable in her joyful approach. “For a storytime that will get bodies rocking, fingers popping, and rhythm flowing.” - Library Media Connection on I GOT THE RHYTHM the book begs readers to sing and move along with this little dancer.” - Booklist on I GOT THE RHYTHM “The bright palette and vibrant tones of Morrison's loosely painted illustrations echo the energy of the text nicely. An upbeat celebration of the senses, self-expression, and camaraderie.” - Publishers Weekly on I GOT THE RHYTHM “The driving beat of debut author Schofield-Morrison's narrative is likely to have readers bouncing and tapping right along with her. An energetic and uplifting celebration of the season.' - Horn Book Magazine 'Schofield-Morrison's onomatopoeia-inflected text and Morrison's kinetic, zoomed-in oil paintings enliven various iterations of experiencing 'the spirit'.

'Morrison’s oil paintings capture the crackling energy of a city preparing for Christmas the married coauthors’ message about cultivating kindness, gratitude, and community the whole year through sings on the page.' - Publishers Weekly Soul-stirring and sure to put readers in a festive mood.” - Kirkus Reviews

Snowflakes flutter across bright illustrations, encouraging readers to inhale, feel, taste, and listen to all things Christmas as embodied in loving detail in the rhythmic language. “Christmas spirit is expressed in joyous and reflective onomatopoeic exclamations in this new holiday staple.

I got the christmas spirit by connie schofield morrison