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The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll

By Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

By Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

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Hardcover $17.99

Sep 11, 2007 | ISBN 9780375837593 | 4-8 years

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Oct 26, 2011 | ISBN 9780307554239 | 4-8 years

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    About The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll

    Newbery Honor–winning author McKissack and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Pinkney have outdone themselves in this heart-warming picture book infused with humor and the true spirit of Christmas.

    Christmas always comes to Nella’s house, but Santa Claus brings gifts only once in a while. That’s because it’s the Depression and Nella’s family is poor. Even so, Nella’s hoping that this year she and her two sisters will get a beautiful Baby Betty doll.

    On Christmas morning, the girls are beside themselves with excitement! There is Baby Betty, in all her eyelash-fluttering magnificence. “Mine!” Nella shouts, and claims the doll for herself. But soon she discovers that Baby Betty isn’t nearly as much fun as her sisters. Would it be more fun to share this very best gift with them after all?

    About The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll

    Newbery Honor–winning author McKissack and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Pinkney have outdone themselves in this heart-warming picture book infused with humor and the true spirit of Christmas.

    Christmas always comes to Nella’s house, but Santa Claus brings gifts only once in a while. That’s because it’s the Depression and Nella’s family is poor. Even so, Nella’s hoping that this year she and her two sisters will get a beautiful Baby Betty doll.

    On Christmas morning, the girls are beside themselves with excitement! There is Baby Betty, in all her eyelash-fluttering magnificence. “Mine!” Nella shouts, and claims the doll for herself. But soon she discovers that Baby Betty isn’t nearly as much fun as her sisters. Would it be more fun to share this very best gift with them after all?

    About Patricia C. McKissack

    PATRICIA MCKISSACK is one of the most acclaimed authors writing for children today. She has written many award-winning books, including Never Forgotten, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book; Porch Lies, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book; The Dark Thirty, a… More about Patricia C. McKissack

    About Jerry Pinkney

    Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award… More about Jerry Pinkney

    About Patricia C. McKissack

    PATRICIA MCKISSACK is one of the most acclaimed authors writing for children today. She has written many award-winning books, including Never Forgotten, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book; Porch Lies, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book; The Dark Thirty, a… More about Patricia C. McKissack

    About Jerry Pinkney

    Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award… More about Jerry Pinkney

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Sep 11, 2007 | 40 Pages | 9-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375837593

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Oct 26, 2011 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780307554239
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    Praise

    Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2007:
    "Parents looking for books on sharing will find this an appealing exploration of the subject, teachers seeking picture books set during the Depression will find many details that bring the period to life. A gentle lesson that plays into the spirit of the holiday."
    -Carolyn Phelan

    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, November 1, 2007:
    “Full of humorous dialogue and scenes of realistic family life showing the close bonds within the family. Pinkney’s watercolor illustrations are masterful, as always…” – Kirkus Review

    Review, The New York Times Book Review, December 2, 2007:
    "An evocative book with a universal message."

    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER 2008

    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing WINNER 2007

    Parents’ Choice Award WINNER 2007

    Charlotte Zolotow Award SUBMITTED

    Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SUBMITTED

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