Home for Christmas by Jan Brett

Summary: Rollo the troll is tired of chores, but after spending time on the tundra with various animal families, from owls to moose, he realizes that he wants to be home for Christmas even if that means behaving himself.

This is a cute story about appreciating what one has in life, including family. It is also a great story for discussing selfishness or helping others. I liked that the reader must draw some conclusions for themselves from Jan Brett’s usual beautiful illustrations. Especially when read one-on-one to a child, the illustrations can make the book very interactive. A reader can ask questions such as, “What do you see here? What do you think that means? Why do you think is happening in the picture?”

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3

Reading Level: grade 3