| Great Joy Contributor(s): DiCamillo, Kate (Author), Ibatoulline, Bagram (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763649961 ISBN-13: 9780763649968 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Homelessness & Poverty - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 680 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.54" W x 8.4" (0.59 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 119066 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Newbery Medalist DiCamillo spins a tale of compassion and holiday warmth. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) A New York Times Bestseller A Time Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year Four starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal) It is just before Christmas when an organ grinder and monkey appear on the street outside Frances's apartment. When it's quiet she can hear their music, and when she looks out her window at midnight, she sees them sleeping outside. Finally the day of the Christmas pageant arrives, but when it's Frances's turn to speak, all she can think about is the organ grinder's sad eyes -- until a door opens just in time, and she finds the perfect words to share. With this luminous tale, Kate DiCamillo pairs with Bagram Ibatoulline to offer a timeless holiday gift. |