The Christmas Collie [Hardcover]

Ted Paul (Author), Mary Kummer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

The gift of a dog one Christmas enriches the life of a boy and inspires a later gift from him to his own son.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Beautiful America Publishing Company (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898025486
• ISBN-13: 978-0898025484
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #522,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, nostalgic family Christmas book., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Christmas Collie (Hardcover)

This nostalgic story of the bond between a boy and his dog is a sensitive look at those things that make beautiful memories and strong family traditions. THE CHRISTMAS COLLIE will bring tears of joy to all readers, young and old.

THE CHRISTMAS COLLIE should be read over and over again to savor the deep feelings that it brings to the heart and soul. SHARE IT WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Story for All Ages, June 21, 2005

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Trisha A. Howell "Howell Canyon Press author" (Los Angeles, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas Collie (Hardcover)

With The Christmas Collie, Mr. Paul has fashioned a lovely story that brings tears of joy to the eyes of anyone who has ever loved another. A five-year-old boy gets an affectionate Collie for Christmas, and the two share many adventures as they grow up together. A surprise twist at the end brings a new joy to the man the boy becomes. With touching poetry and beautiful illustrations, author Ted Paul and illustrator Mary Kummer bring to life a universal story that is sure to please all children and animal lovers. I highly recommend this book for all ages.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ironic..., November 25, 2010

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winston - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Christmas Collie (Hardcover)

This was one of my favorite books growing up, made me cry everytime I read it. The ironic part is I later got a collie and found this book last week...made me cry more then EVER!!! great book.