Every Other Christmas

Name: Every Other Christmas
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510766891
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Katie Otey

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Summary

Every Other Christmas by Katie Otey is a heartwarming children's book that tells the story of a young child navigating the unique experience of celebrating Christmas in two separate households. The narrative explores themes of family, love, and adaptation, as the protagonist learns to embrace the different traditions and joys of double festivities. Ideal for readers looking to understand the dynamics of shared family celebrations.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you're looking for a heart-warming tale that celebrates the magic of family traditions and the joy of Christmas. With charming illustrations and a sweet narrative, it promises to captivate young readers and those young at heart, making it perfect for cosy holiday reading.

Every Other Christmas

"Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my mom. Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my dad. Sometimes I wish we could still be together. But my favorite holiday is special, no matter who I celebrate with"--

Description

Empowering Latino Futures International Latino Book Awards for the Best Children's Fiction Picture Book-English, Honorable Mention

Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my mom.
Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my dad.
Sometimes I wish we could still be together.
But my favourite holiday is special, no matter who I celebrate with.

After his parents' divorce, a young biracial child spends every other Christmas celebrating the differing traditions between the African American and Colombian sides of his family.

The years the child spends Christmas in Illinois with his mother's family, he crafts with his cousins and grandmother and decorates the front yard with Grandpa. They put an angel on the top of the tree, which is decorated with all of the handmade ornaments Grandma has saved throughout the years. They shop at the mall, sit on Santa's lap, and sing "Silent Night" at Christmas Eve mass with the whole family.

During the holiday seasons he spends with Dad's family in Colombia, the family decorates Abuela's tree with crystal and glass ornaments, Papa Noel visits all of the cousins at Abuela's house, and they eat arroz con pollo, arepas, buñuelos, and tamales for dinner (and you can't forget Abuela's silky-smooth cinnamon hot chocolate!). They enjoy a fireworks display the week before Christmas and sing "Noche de Paz" at Christmas mass.

No matter where he is for Christmas, he is surrounded by family, fun, and most importantly, love.

Every Other Christmas is a picture book that explores the heart, soul, and fun of Christmas. The narrative's parallel structure highlights how each family's celebrations are similar while showcasing their exciting differences. This book invites any child who reads this story to reflect on what makes Christmas with their family special.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Every Other Christmas is praised for its heartwarming portrayal of a modern family dedicated to preserving traditions. The book is highlighted for its celebration of love and diverse family dynamics, regardless of the holiday setting. Reviewers appreciate the warm illustrations and touching narrative, suggesting it holds the potential to become a cherished holiday classic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510766891

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: fully illustrated

Contributors:

Illustrated by SJ Winkler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Katie Otey Young Adult

About the Author

Katie Otey is an author and poet with a passion for spinning heartwarming tales laced with humor. When she's not writing, she's singing, performing skits with her kids, teaching Spanish, traveling, and making her family laugh.Every Other Christmas is a nod to Katie Otey's children and her heartfelt desire to blend her experiences as an African American with close ties to Colombian culture. For more on Katie, please visit her website at katieoteywrites.com.

Samantha (SJ) Winkler.