A companion novel l to A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder, this incarnation of Mrs. Dowdel's adventures takes place some twenty-five years later and her grandchildren are grown. The story relates the surprising gifts bestowed on twelve-year-old Bob Barnhart and his family, who have recently moved to a small Illinois town in 1958, by their larger-than-life neighbor, Mrs. Dowdel. Bob's father is the new pastor of the run-down Methodist church in town with little to no congregation. Though, Mrs. Dowdel is no church woman, through her secret antics and peculiar ways, the church is set to right and the church prospers. Bob witnesses and participates in more than he plan on - with lots of hilarity along the way. Fun Christmas read! Ages: 9+
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck (2009)
A companion novel l to A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder, this incarnation of Mrs. Dowdel's adventures takes place some twenty-five years later and her grandchildren are grown. The story relates the surprising gifts bestowed on twelve-year-old Bob Barnhart and his family, who have recently moved to a small Illinois town in 1958, by their larger-than-life neighbor, Mrs. Dowdel. Bob's father is the new pastor of the run-down Methodist church in town with little to no congregation. Though, Mrs. Dowdel is no church woman, through her secret antics and peculiar ways, the church is set to right and the church prospers. Bob witnesses and participates in more than he plan on - with lots of hilarity along the way. Fun Christmas read! Ages: 9+
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Merry Christmas Merry Crow by Kathi Appelt (2005)
A busy crow flies around town picking up all kinds of interesting and unexpected items and uses them to create a beautiful Christmas tree. Rhyming text has a nice flow and young kids will enjoy finding our swooping bird as he makes his way through a festive holiday village on each beautifully illustrated two-page spread. Great for storytime! Ages:2+I've Seen Santa! by David Bedford (2006)
Little Bear is so full of questions and concerns about Santa that he cannot fall asleep on Christmas Eve. Illustrations are bright and simple - great for a holiday themed storytime. The whole family ends up waiting up for Santa but alas sleep wins out. Wonderful ending. Ages: Preschool-3rd gradeMooseltoe by Margie Palatini (2000)
Moose thinks he has all his Christmas preparations taken care of, but at the last minute he must come up with a substitute for the Christmas tree. Moose has everything "perfectly perfect" for Christmas, except for one major oversight. With a little imagination and innovation, the day is saved. Text rhymes nicely with rich vocabulary. A little long for very young kids but older preschool and elementary children will find it highly amusing especially if read with a flair. Ages: 4+
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