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Summary: Great artwork; thin and predictable story
Review: Another reviewer commented that this book was not reviewed by any of the major review journals, but it was -- School Library Journal reviewed it in 10/2000, and Publisher's Weekly and Booklist both reviewed it in 9/2000.The book itself is nice to look at. The illustrations are cute and have that "warm fuzzy" feeling that's appropriate for a Christmas story. The story, however, is pretty disappointing. It is predictable and pretty saccharine in its sentiment. The artwork really makes this book, but unfortunately it's not enough to make it a great book. Cute, but not a first purchase.
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Summary: Sentimental
Review: I read this book only to find that it was a little TOO sentimental and sweet. But, I suppose Christmas books are supposed to be that way. Anna Currey is a wonderful illustrator. I've read Ms. Miller's Etiquette for Cats by Melissa Miller (with illustrations by Ms. Currey) and If you Should Meet a Crocodile (written and illustrated by Ms. Currey). So, for the illustrations alone, this book is worth buying. But, I read so many Christmas books only to find them full of sacharine. Genuine sweetness is rare. This book IS sweet and worth buying/reading at holiday time, but it's just not really part of my diet.
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Summary: Absolute Magic
Review: This is a wonderful holiday book. The artwork is so warm and beautiful, and the story is so simple- perfect for your youngest children. I read it to my three-year-old, and every time she is breathless when the scary night animals come out and hover over a sleeping Truffle, who is alone in the dark outside waiting for Santa. And when he is awakened by a snuffling reindeer, and shouts, "Eeek!", she giggles every time. The magical ending is a treat too, my little one and I enjoy this book at any time of the year.
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