Have some sparkle and shine with my fourth of five recommendations for MG holiday non-fiction shopping:
Bling isn’t just the shiny ring on your finger or the fancy extras at a party. It’s everything that shines and amazes. Keep your sunglasses handy as the bright, in your face pictures burst off the pages. Nine chapters run the gamut from Ritzy Rocks to Lavish Lights. In between you’ll find Extravagant Animals, Super Splurges, and Magnificent Money to name a few.

The photos come with background text, explaining the connection to our world. They provide meaning to the color and also might encourage young readers to explore the topic even more.

I opened the book on a coffee table and leaned over for the splashy visual feast. It’s also  a perfect lap book, whether your middle grader is passing the time in the back seat of your car or on the couch during a holiday break.

There’s is so much to admire in the big book like the every chapter feature—7 Flashy Facts About… (Dazzling Diamonds, Glamorous Goods. A-List Accessories, Splendid Spending, Nice Ice, Amazing Armor, Big Ticket Travel, Sparkling Space, and Bioluminescent Bling). You’ll be amazed at what you didn’t know.

All that glitters is not gold is the old saying, but the treasures found in THE BIG BOOK OF BLING are all valuable feasts for the eyes and brain. Here’s the official scoop from National Geographic Kids: