Holiday Book Review and Giveaway: The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas

Local authors J. Page and S.T. Rainier have released Ben & Elvis: The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas (ELV Enterprises, 28 pages), the latest installment and the first holiday book in their Adventures of Ben & Elvis series of children's books. Illustrated by Rainier and J. Moyer, The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas continues the story of Ben and Elvis, two young mice who live in the country with their little sister and mother, as they excitedly await the arrival of their extended family on Christmas Eve. But a sudden winter storm puts plans in disarray—will the family unite for Christmas?

This colorfully illustrated and simply written book is great for kids ages 3–7, and a perfect read-aloud holiday book. My seven-year-old daughter has read our review copy several times, and loves the homey illustrations of Ben and Elvis' family preparing for Christmas.

The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas conveys messages of patience, expectations, family togetherness, and ultimately the notion that unexpected good things can definitely happen! The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas is available at local bookstores and online.

Win your own copy of Ben & Elvis: The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas! To enter to win, email contests@marinmommies.com with "Ben & Elvis" in the subject line by 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 8. We'll choose a random winner on Monday, December 9. Read our complete giveaway rules here.

The authors will also be appearing at the new Copperfield's Books in downtown San Rafael for a book signing on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 3 pm. With the purchase of one The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas book, you'll get a free Ben & Elvis "Christmas Eve" puzzle exclusively at Copperfield's Books. Copperfield's is located at 850 4th Street (at Cijos Street).

For more information on The Miracle of a Stormy Christmas and other books in the Ben & Elvis series, visit www.benandelvisadventures.com.