When I heard the title, CHRISTMAS TURTLES, I wasn’t sure what to expect.  Soon it became clear that this book was about those savory pecan treats covered with caramel and chocolate.  What makes this book special is that uncovers the love that underlies so much of what is done for children.  This is a very simple book and its lesson is clear – the greatest joy of all is the one from the heart.  Adding the recipe at the end was brilliant, because it takes a special story about others and allows the readers to adopt it themselves.  The colorful patterns of the artwork are quite merry.  This is a worthwhile book for your children, particularly around Christmastime.