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Sep 11, 2007 | ISBN 9780375837593 | 4-8 years Buy
Oct 26, 2011 | ISBN 9780307554239 | 4-8 years Buy
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Sep 11, 2007 | ISBN 9780375837593 | 4-8 years
Oct 26, 2011 | ISBN 9780307554239 | 4-8 years
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?
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
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 PhelanStarred 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 ReviewReview, The New York Times Book Review, December 2, 2007:"An evocative book with a universal message."
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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