I recently shared To Mimi’s House We Go with my eight-year-old granddaughter, hoping for a delightful read-aloud experience. This book, written by Susan Meissner, pairs rhyming text with illustrations aimed at capturing young imaginations. She thought it was fun that the book title uses my grandma name, but she found the pictures and rhymes to be just okay, suggesting that the content might not have fully resonated with someone her age; perhaps it’s better suited for younger kids.
From my perspective, the book has a nostalgic, sweet vibe that I appreciated. I liked how Susan shared what Christmas looks like in different climates and cultures. However, reading it on a Kindle posed some challenges, especially in terms of easily navigating the illustrations and text, which detracted somewhat from our enjoyment.
Overall, we give this book 3 stars. It’s a decent pick for younger children, but those around my granddaughter’s age might find it lacks that special spark.
** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy. The opinions are my own.