10 Trim-the-Tree'ers

1 shiny golden star at the very tip top.
2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop.
 
Count your way to the holidays with ten little neighbors trimming the tree in their building's lobby. Janet Schulman and Linda Davick, the creators of 10 Trick-or-Treaters, return with this brightly-colored Christmas book that begs to be read-aloud again and again.

Children's Literature

Schulman has written a nice holiday picture counting book complete with whimsical illustrations by Davick. It is time to trim the Christmas tree so ten little neighbors find a tree and bring it indoors for decorations. First thing to go up is one shiny golden star while another little neighbor starts putting two strings of lights around the big tree. Next come three little angels glowing against the green tree, while four Santa's elves make toys. Five reindeer decorations are added by two children while two others sit in a chair looking at a book. The tree is filling out with six lacy snowflakes that magically appear. Seven jolly snowmen, eight candy canes, nine menorah candles, and ten colorful presents finish up this brightly decorated tree. But wait, is that Santa being pulled into the room by a little neighbor girl? Ten trim-the-tree-ers have finished their job so they leave the house and begin to sing "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" The last page displays the numbers 1 to 10 along with all the Christmas tree trimmings next to their corresponding numbers. This delightful holiday book will teach children their numbers, as well as entertain in a jolly old way. Reviewer: Della A. Yannuzzi

JANET SCHULMAN has worked in publishing for over forty years. She is the author of 10 Trick-or-Treaters and Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City. At holiday time, she helps trim her grandson's tree in Toronto with birchbark moose, tiny ice hockey skates, and other quintessential Canadian ornaments. Janet Schulman lives in New York City.
 
LINDA DAVICK is the illustrator of 10 Trick-or-Treaters and Kindergarten Countdown. She doesn't have a Christmas tree, but she does have a giant palm tree in her backyard. Her favorite ornaments include foil-wrapped chocolate bells, iced sugar cookies, popcorn balls, and other edible decorations. Linda Davick lives in San Francisco. You can visit her on the web at www.lindadavick.com.