Young rabbits Emily and Louie have a special reason for giving their grandfather a present on December 24, but first he must guess why it's a special day.
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From Publishers Weekly
Emily and Louie arrive at Grandpa and Grandma Rabbit's house with a special present. They hand it to Grandpa, who says, "Thank you! A Happy New Year's Day to you!" But it isn't New Year's that Emily and Louis want to celebrate. Grandpa keeps guessing what holiday it might be by acting out characters and stories: a top hat and speech for Lincoln's birthday; a cupid for Valentine's Day; the Easter Bunny; Rabbicula (with #2 pencil fangs) for Halloween; and finally Santa Claus. But he's wrong, wrong, wrong and he's guessed almost every holiday on the books without success. "Happy Birthday, Grandpa," Emily, Louie and Grandma chorus. Grandpa spouts some hilarious one-liners in this grand charade-like guessing game. The bright pictures show the loving interaction between Grandpa and his young bunnies; this funny story has a lot of heart.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3 Cazet is at his best ever here. Rabbits Emily and Louise come to visit Grandma and Grandpa on December 24th. In an attempt to guess what holiday it is, a very funny Grandpa proceeds to dramatize Abe Lincoln, Cupid, the Easter Bunny, a Halloween vampire count with pencil fangs, and Santa. The twist is that December 24th is Grandpa's own birthday. Grandpa is silly in a cozy, affably friendly way, using malapropisms and daffy, mixed-up expressions to entertain the children. His zaniness is endearing, not stupid. There is more than enough love to go around in this warm, vibrant, and charming family story.Leslie Chamberlin, Napa City-County Library, Calif.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The pictures describes the story well.,
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This review is from: DECEMBER 24TH (Hardcover)
I LIKE THE BOOK BECAUSE GRANDPA TRIES TO GUESS WHAT YEAR IT IS. I DON'T LIKE WHEN THE GRANDPA GETS NAKED AND DANCES. I LIKE THE PICTURES THAT DESCRIBES THE WRITING. I RECCOMMEND IT FOR YOUNGER KIDS
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for any time of year!,
This review is from: DECEMBER 24TH (Hardcover)
i have read this to all 3 of my daughters (6,4,& will be 2 on christmas eve).they love the illustrations & the comical story. the book holds many little surprises & the author mentions some little-known holidays to the younger set. good way to sneak in a little informal history while holding the biggest surprise for the end!!
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