Murray Christmas

Name: Murray Christmas
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419753923
Price: 48.0 NZD
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Summary

Murray Christmas is a delightful children's story filled with festive charm and fun. It follows the adventures of a young protagonist named Murray as he discovers the true spirit of Christmas through heartwarming events and magical encounters. The story blends whimsy and lessons of kindness, making it an enchanting read for the holiday season.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you delight in heartwarming, festive tales filled with humour and charm, perfect for young readers eager to explore magical adventures during the holiday season. Featuring captivating characters and a story that celebrates the joy of Christmas, this enchanting tale is great for bedtime reading or family gatherings.

Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night.

From bestselling Marlon Bundo illustratorE. G. Keller comes a hilarious "first Christmas" storytold from a dog's perspective

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From bestselling Marlon Bundo illustrator E. G. Keller comes a hilarious "first Christmas" story told from a dog’s perspective.

In this laugh-out-loud funny and charming holiday tale, lovable patrol dog Murray is put on high alert by all the sudden changes around the holidays. From the tree in the living room to the laundry mistakenly hung by the fireplace, threats seem to lurk everywhere!

And worst of all? Some random guy in a red suit keeps showing up everywhere—and Murray is not impressed. Can he learn to embrace the festivities, or will Murray’s misguided attempts to protect his family ruin Christmas?

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?

Murray Christmas has received praise for being an ideal Christmas read-aloud for children, as emphasized by its ability to delight both young readers and those sharing the experience with them. The book's digital illustrations are noted for their humour and engaging details, offering a dog's charming perspective on holiday traditions. Reviewers have highlighted the understated comic storytelling and elegant artwork, reminiscent of vintage New Yorker covers, as well as its dynamic art style, which keeps the narrative lively and entertaining.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419753923

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by E. G. Keller

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

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

About the Author

E. G. Keller is the illustrator of the New York Times #1 bestseller Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, and the picture book To the Moon and Back for You by Bravo star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant. As Gerald Kelley, he illustrated documentarian Ken Burns’s New York Times bestselling book Grover Cleveland, Again!, and wrote and illustrated the picture book Please Please the Bees, which won the 2017 Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature and was read aloud for Storyline Online by Rashida Jones. He lives in Denver.