To Mimi's House We Go: Christmas Picture Book

To Mimi's House We Go is a Christmas-season picture book by Susan Meissner about modern family journeys to celebrate with grandmothers known as Mimis, Omas, Gigis, and Nanas. Rhyming text inspired by a traditional traveling song links different modes of transport with shared family traditions.

At a glance

Christmas-season story about traveling to celebrate with grandmothers and extended family.
Rhyming text draws inspiration from the traditional song "Over the River and Through the Woods."
Story features different modern modes of transport and family names including Mimi, Oma, Gigi, and Nana.
The listing describes it for children ages 4 to 8, while a separate customer-derived reading-age field says 3 - 7 years.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$17.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A seasonal family-visit theme gives the story a clear fit for Christmas reading and multigenerational gatherings.
Rhyming text and a familiar song inspiration may make it appealing for reading aloud.
The story recognizes different names for grandmothers and varied family traditions.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Tommy Nelson
Publication date	September 10, 2024
Language	English
Print length	32 pages
ISBN-10	1400248469
ISBN-13	978-1400248469
Reading age listed	3 - 7 years, from customers

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	8.22 x 0.31 x 10.23 inches
Weight listed	12.8 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for a Christmas read-aloud about visiting grandparents or other grandmothers.
Children and caregivers who enjoy rhyming stories and family travel themes.
Grandmothers seeking a seasonal book to share with young children.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a story unrelated to Christmas or family gatherings.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 217 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as sweet and lovely and praises its illustrations. This positive response may matter to families seeking an appealing Christmas read-aloud, though the feedback does not establish how every child will respond.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as sweet and lovely.
Customers praise the illustrations.

Frequently asked questions

What is To Mimi's House We Go about?

It follows modern families traveling to celebrate Christmas with grandmothers known by names such as Mimi, Oma, Gigi, and Nana, focusing on family, food, and love.

Is the story written in rhyme?

The listing describes rhyming text inspired by the traditional traveling song "Over the River and Through the Woods."

What age is this book for?

The description recommends it for ages 4 to 8. The product details separately show a customer-derived reading age of 3 - 7 years, so the listing's age guidance is not consistent.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 32 pages.