Kids who love Lee Wade's interactive Cheerios board books, The Cheerios Play Book and The Cheerios Animal Play Book will be delighted come Christmastime to discover the latest: The Cheerios Christmas Play Book. Grownups can read along with children as they fill in the missing O's with their favorite cereal. Elves need pompons on their shoes, snowmen are missing decorations on their funny hats, and reindeer are sorely lacking in shiny noses. Recessed circles allow children to place Cheerios in just the right places to complete the scenes. Wade's simple, richly colored illustrations are tremendously appealing. The text is equally uncomplicated, with a repeating theme: "One tree needs ornaments. Can you add some?" Save the "don't play with your food" rule for later--this surprisingly cute board book is sure to be a favorite with the Cheerios-chomping set. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter