Albert's Christmas (Aladdin Picture Books) [Paperback]

Leslie Tryon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | Series: Aladdin Picture Books

It is Christmastime in Pleasant Valley and Albert is ready to usher in the season. This year he's got an important surprise for his friends -- Santa Claus is making a visit to their hometown. But it's not just for fun and games, this is one of Santa's official stops. And that means Albert and his friends have just twelve minutes to feed the reindeer and wax their antlers, squeegee the windshield on the sleigh, and do everything else before all of Santa's systems are go. Then it's countdown to liftoff, with a special thanks from Santa to all of his helpers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2. Everyone needs a pit crew?even Kris Kringle. And Albert the duck and his animal buddies in Pleasant Valley are ready and willing helpers. In spare rhyming couplets, Tryon captures the action as the secret visitor coasts in for a quiet landing and the crew gets busy. They must race against the clock to feed the reindeer, wax up their antlers, and scrape the runners of the sled. Santa's beard needs combing, his boots need buffing, and his tummy needs filling. Right on schedule, Santa and company resume their flight. "As the reindeer and sleigh rise into the glow,/ Santa looks back. 'Thank you, helpers! Ho, Ho!'" There are appropriate touches for the '90s here?Albert receives his secret message from Santa via e-mail and the sleigh has an onboard computer. The vivid, full-page gouache illustrations are filled with humor and energy, giving young listeners lots to look at and savor. The positioning of the animals and the varied use of perspective add to the dynamic presentation and the faces are particularly expressive and very funny. Newcomers to Pleasant Valley and longtime fans will agree that for an exciting holiday romp, you can count on Albert and company.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Leslie Tryon has spent her life working in the arts. Her diverse activities have included doing illustrations for the Los Angeles Times Book Review, traveling throughout Southeast Asia creating documentary art for the Air Force Art Program, choreographing musicals, dancing on a cruise ship, and writing plays for children to perform in the classroom. She is also a recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Fellowship at the Kerlan Collection.

Albert the duck was first seen in Albert's Alphabet (1991), an ALA Notable Book. Albert and the other residents of Pleasant Valley also appear in Albert's Play (1992), Albert's Field Trip (1993), Albert's Thanksgiving (1994), and Albert's Ballgame (1996).

Ms. Tryon lives in Carmel Valley, California, with her husband, J, her mother, Dorothy, and her two cats, Georgie and Gracie. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689838719
• ISBN-13: 978-0689838712
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,299,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Being a helper. More important than asking for a gift., October 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Albert'S Christmas (Albert (Atheneum)) (Hardcover)

The magic of Christmas Eve is told in a simple
rhyming tale of an old fashioned Santa in a new
fashioned sleigh. Only one gift is shown
and that is from the friends of PV,
given to Santa. A story that must be shared with all the children (young & old). Note the snow, in all its shades of white to blue. If you wonder if there can be a fresh new tale of Christmas, read this and know that there can be.

5.0 out of 5 stars Being a helper. More important than asking for a gift., October 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Albert'S Christmas (Albert (Atheneum)) (Hardcover)

The magic of Christmas Eve is told in a simple
rhyming tale of an old fashioned Santa in a new
fashioned sleigh. Only one gift is shown
and that is from the friends of PV,
given to Santa. A story that must be shared with all the children (young & old). Note the snow, in all its shades of white to blue. If you wonder if there can be a fresh new tale of Christmas, read this and know that there can be.