Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra Brown
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Sweet story highlights a family's holiday tradition.
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What's the Story?
CARLA AND THE CHRISTMAS CORNBREAD follows the story of Carla, her sister Kim, and their Mama as they travel to Granny and Doc's house on Christmas Eve. Every year Carla's favorite part of the holiday is eating Granny's homemade Christmas Cornbread with cinnamon butter. After dinner, Carla and Kim change into their Christmas pajamas, but in all the excitement, Carla accidentally eats Santa's cookie! Granny sees that Carla is overcome with sadness and disappointment, thinking that she's ruined the holiday and Santa will no longer visit them to deliver presents. Granny brings out her special recipe for Christmas Cornbread to save the day, but will it be enough for Santa?
Is It Any Good?
This delightful picture book by renowened author and chef Carla Hall that emobdies the Christmas spirit. Carla and the Christmas Cornbread is a sweet story that brings feelings of warmth and joy to readers. Illustrator Cherise Harris' images transport readers to the past, with the character's emotions leaping off the page. The book has a fun, interactive element: sharing a recipe for homemade Christmas Cornbread and cinnamon butter.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Carla and the Christmas Cornbread explores one family's tradition of making a large meal on Christmas Eve, which includes homemade cornbread. Does your family have a special holiday recipe?
The recipe for Carla's Christmas Cornbread and cinnamon butter are included in the back of the book. Try to cook the recipe with your family!
If you celebrate Christmas, do you leave something out for Santa on Christmas Eve? How do you think it makes him feel when he sees your special treat?
Bubba is Carla's special friend. Do you have a favorite stuffed animal that you carry with you?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Cherise Hall
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Cooking , Holidays
- Book type : Fiction
- Publishers : Denene Milner Books , Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : November 2, 2021
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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