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Follow a young boy and his Grandpa as they embark on a heartwarming adventure to revive an old family tradition. Will Grandpa succeed in passing down the cherished legend to his Grandson? Together, they rediscover the magic of the season and celebrate the special bond between generations. This enchanting tale is sure to become a beloved holiday favorite, bringing warmth and joy to families for years to come.

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 Author Reading his book on Youtube https://youtu.be/J5I0hO6_PYk?feature=shared

https://johnszablewski.com/

6 Reasons John Szablewski thinks you should by this book:

1) It is fun for all ages

2) It is designed for families to read together

3) By 2026 this will be like the new “Elf Like” family tradition

4) You probably own all the materials you need to make the Legend come true.

5) It will create memories

2025 Book Drive all the proceeds from EACH book goes directly to The Patricia Allen Fund Benefiting John R. Oishei Foundation.

John Szablewski is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo State where he’s earned two Bachelors Degrees -Television and Film Arts (2013); Art Education (2017) as well as his Masters Degree in Creativity and Change Leadersip (2021). Prior to being an art educator, Szablewski worked on numerous television and film projects as a line producer or unit production manager. Such projects were completed for AMC, Netflix, and Starlight Media. Szablewski is also a screenwriter, who’s screenplay “The Horrors of Public Transportation” was nominated for the Michael Collyer Award from the Writers Guild of America, East in 2011, and his screenplay “The Quota” was named an honorable mention in the Sceencraft Short Screenplay Competition in 2015. In 2017 Szablewski became an art educator, winning the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo Award for education, as well the Barb Schillawski Mautz and Bruce Elliott Art Education awards from SUNY Buffalo State. Szablewski enjoys graphic design and painting – his two mediums of choice! His painting, “A Quiet Queen City” won the audience choice award at Queen City Fine Arts Studio in April 2020. When Szablewski is not teaching, he is an active member of the Buffalo theater community as a theater reviewer as well as a musician, actor, and director. Szablewski lives with his wife outside of Buffalo, NY

The Legend of the Christmas Pineapple

Written By John Szablewski

Illustrated by Lou Rera

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank both WNY Author John Szablewski and WNY Illustrator (who is also an author as well) Lou Rera for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

WOWZERS!!! First of all Pineapple is my favorite fruit paired with my favorite holiday and you have me sold! But seriously the story of The Legend of the Christmas Pineapple written by John Szablewski and the incredible digital AI photos were a creative genius!! Not to mention how John layed out the book like he did. The way they both packaged the book was like unlike any Christmas book I have ever seen before! I can see both kids and kids at heart like myself wanting to read repeatedly and making their own Christmas Pineapple! Infact, next Christmas I may see if my Niece and Nephew would want to make one. 

This story put a smile on my face and love in my heart seeing the grandpa and grandson bonding over this Christmas Pineapple project. This book is so fun to read and the pictures are just incredible that go along with the story! Both John and Lou made an amazing team as they both have amazing talent! Overall this book deserves more than a 5 stars!! I can’t say enough good things about it.