First published 2005
This collection brings together festive tales and verses for young readers. Jack Prelutsky contributes two poems to the mix. Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones tell what happens when zombies encounter Christmas candy making. Meadow Mouse embarks on a Christmas tree adventure in Megan McDonald's story. A camel takes center stage in Marisa Montes' Christmas tale. Stephanie Calmenson weaves together Christmas, Hanukkah, and Harambee celebrations. Harry receives a terrible holiday gift in Suzy Kline's radio play format story. Sue Wright presents a soldier's Christmas experience. Barbara Seuling follows Wally through his urban holiday celebration. Additional stories round out this seasonal anthology. Each piece captures different aspects of winter holidays through characters both familiar and unexpected. The collection offers variety in both tone and format, from traditional poems to radio play scripts.
Genres: fiction, collections, christmas
Vibes: emotional, festive, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, holiday
Period: Christmas, Hanukkah, Harambee
107 pages · Paperback · Scholastic