What can I say? Another Rainbow Magic book that fits the Special Edition profile, as expected.
This time, Rachel and Kirsty must help Holly the Christmas Fairy find Santa's sleigh, which Jack Frost has stolen. There are three special presents in particular that need to be retrieved. The book is divided into three 5-chapter parts, and one present is found in each part. As an added bonus activity, hidden throughout the book are nine letters which, when unscrambled, spell out a Christmas-related word.
Nothing unexpected happens in this book. Mostly the girls use fairy magic and a bit of quick thinking to thwart Jack Frost and his goblins.
I know some adult readers complain that these Rainbow Magic books are too formulaic, but I think that is exactly why Isabelle enjoys these books so much. She knows that Jack Frost will cause trouble, but she also knows that Rachel and Kirsty will help the fairies to solve the problem. She knows that there will be a confrontation with goblins or with Jack Frost himself, and that they will be defeated in the end. For a girl who hasn't watched too many movies - not even Disney movies - because she gets too anxious or scared, knowing what to expect is a good thing. In Isabelle's case, it's also good that Jack Frost is basically just a trouble-maker, not really especially scary, evil, or cruel.
This book strikes me as a good Christmas present or stocking stuffer for a first grade girl who is learning to become an independent reader.
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