Decked Out for Christmas!

Name: Decked Out for Christmas!
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419723056
Price: 16.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Ethan Long

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Summary

In Decked Out for Christmas! by Ethan Long, Santa's preparations for Christmas take an unexpected twist when some mischievous reindeer intrude. This delightful story portrays the fun and chaos that ensue as Santa and his team scramble to get everything ready for the big night. It's a playful, festive tale that captures the magic and humour of Christmas for young readers.
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Format: Board book

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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 book if you appreciate humorous tales mixed with festive cheer, as it's packed with delightful illustrations and a fun story perfect for sparking holiday excitement. It's sure to be a hit with young readers who enjoy Christmas adventures and engaging artwork that brings the season to life.

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The mice at the North Pole are getting ready to deck the halls. One by one, the mice unpack all the merriest decorations, but soon the items become a bit unexpected. In a festive twist, it's revealed the mice are decorating something other than a tree. Full color.

Description

The mice at the North Pole are getting ready to deck the halls with all the essentials. They've got ornaments and twinkle lights, candy canes, and popcorn garlands.

One by one, the mice unpack all the merriest decorations, but soon the items become a bit unexpected. Hot cocoa? Fuzzy dice? A map?

In a festive twist, it's revealed that it's not a tree the mice are decorating, but Santa's sleigh, all decked out for Christmas Eve!

Decked Out for Christmas! by Ethan Long brings this delightful holiday surprise to life.

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?

Decked Out for Christmas! by Ethan Long is praised for its engaging illustrations that effectively build anticipation leading to an exciting and satisfying reveal. The lively artwork enhances the storytelling, making it a delightful read for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419723056

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Board book

Date Published: 16 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: full-colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 20

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Ethan Long

About the Author

Ethan Long is an award-winning and internationally recognized author and illustrator of more than 65 children’s books as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won the 2013 Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall and High! He lives in Orlando, Florida.

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