The Attic Christmas [Hardcover]

B.G. Hennessy (Author), Dan Andreasen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

When Angel, Mr. Macaroni, Silver Bell, Skier, Special Delivery, Santa, and Camel find themselves stuck in the attic one year, they realize something is wrong. Lily always hangs them on the tree for her grandchildren, but now her house seems empty. The ornaments try to cobble together the things they already possess so they can have their own Christmas. But it's not until they hear footsteps that they know Christmas has finally arrived. It's Jack, Lily's son, coming to find them for his kids and to continue the tradition his mother put into place so many years before. The popular family tradition of collecting treasured Christmas ornaments is celebrated as never before in a heartwarming story with jewel-like illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–In the attic, beloved Christmas tree ornaments, some of which Grandma Lily has had since childhood, wonder why the woman doesn't take them down and hang them on the tree, as she always has. When it becomes clear that Lily is gone, the ornaments hold their own celebration in a dollhouse, but it just isn't the same. Luckily, Lily's son arrives with his own children, and the ornaments are part of a family once again. The oil paintings, which depict each ornament in careful and loving detail, are the strength and heart of this book. Despite some flaws (Jack seems to grow from a little boy to a man with kids of his own in just one year, and the tenses switch from past to present and back again), the simple story has quiet, old-fashioned charm.–E. M.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399234977
• ISBN-13: 978-0399234972
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,216,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

B. G. Hennessy has authored over 35 children's books including the entire series of CORDUROY lift-the-flap books. With nearly four million books in print in ten languages, her writing awards and honors include two Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Awards an IRA/Children's Choice Award Book and a Best Book of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education. She recently authored CORDUROY LOST AND FOUND, a companion to Don Freeman's beloved Corduroy bear series. More information on her books can be found at www.bghennessy.com. Ms. Hennessy lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona with her family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Told from the perspective of the Christmas ornaments, November 20, 2005

By 

Bibliophile "Fitzpatrick" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Attic Christmas (Hardcover)

The Attic Christmas is a wonderful story to share with the family this Christmas. Told from the perspective of the Christmas ornaments, this story illustrates some the values that surround Christmas and highlights the importance of family and memories even after some family members have moved on. This is a great book to read aloud for those dealing with the loss of a family member.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, October 20, 2006

By 

Jdoug (irvine, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Attic Christmas (Hardcover)

What a wonderful way to remember Grandmom! My daughter checked this book out of the library last winter shortly after my Mom passed away. I did not know what it was about until I started reading it to her. Offcourse I started to cry while reading it. This Christmas I will be purchasing this book to read to my children and I will be giving each of my sisters a copy to read to their children. My Mom loved Christmas and we want to pass her love of Christmas on to our children.