Review of:  Locked Out in the Snow

Kim E. Kimmy (Illustrated by Hannah June)

This is a beautifully-written and illustrated book geared towards children ages 4-8 and their families especially approaching the Christmas season!  The story features Kim, a 7-year-old little girl who hurries home after school one wintry December day to show her family the holiday decorations she has made and join them for seasonal preparations and a warm meal.  However, when she reaches her house, where her mom is always there waiting for her, she finds no one home and the front door locked.  What is she to do?  Kim’s ingenuity proves to be a timely lesson for all, as she finds shelter in a nearby barn and sings Christmas carols to the animals, remembering the birth of Jesus and praying for herself and her family. When everyone arrives home after battling the snow and ice, the family enjoys lots of hugs and a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Kim even discovers a special present left just for her from Santa under the tree!  This would be a wonderful book for families with young children as well as Children’s Ministry leaders to stock up on this season.