It's Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie can't fall asleep. There's a loud crash on the roof -- and who should appear but Santa and a broken-down sleigh. Now how will all the children in the world receive their presents? Dumpy comes to the rescue, of course, as Santa and Charlie load up Dumpy's dumper with toys, hitch up the reindeer, and set off ona glorious star-filled journey around the globe spreading love and goodwill wherever they go. Tony Walton's soft nostalgic artwork evokes the beauty of the American farm and lends a classic, old-fashioned feel to the Dumpy books.
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Victorious in the schoolyard and rescued from the barn, this huggable red dump truck still keeps chugging along--much to the relief of a stressed-out Santa Claus.
The team of Julie "Mary Poppins" Andrews Edwards and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton delivers another sweet, simple story from good ol' Merryhill Farm. It's Christmas Eve, and Charlie's just tucking in Dumpy for the night with a little help from bushy-bearded Pop-Up and a trusty can of antifreeze. All seems well as Charlie draws up his wish list and hits the hay early, but then he's awakened by a startling "THUMP!" at his window. It's Santa, and he's wrecked his sleigh right on Charlie's roof! What else could possibly hold all those presents and still keep Santa on schedule? It would take some sort of... dump truck or something.
This dream-sequence tale (ooh, or was it?) doesn't break any new narrative ground, but the wholesome adventure--along with Tony Walton's unassuming, folksy illustrations--will please fans of Dumpy and his kind human friends. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes
From Publishers Weekly
Julie Andrews Edwards's and Emma Walton Hamilton's hero returns in Dumpy Saves Christmas, illus. by Tony Walton. He provides Santa with a midnight ride around the world.
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What a delightful, creative Christmas book!,
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This review is from: Dumpy Saves Christmas (Hardcover)
Dumpy Saves Christmas should be nominated for the Caldecott metal for outstanding illustrated juvenile books. I am pleased that Julie Andrews, her daughter, and her ex-husband are able to collaborate in writing such an imaginative series of Dumpy the Dump truck books. This book has an unusual twist from the traditional Santa Claus and reindeer story. This book is an excellent addition to any child's Christmas library. I am buying several copies of this book for Christmas gifts as well as keeping a copy for myself.
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another wonderful dumpy story,
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Dumpy Saves Christmas is another wonderful addition for any little Dumpy fan. All the Dumpy stories are amazing and wonderfully written. My pre-schooler loves them all!
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This review is from: Dumpy Saves Christmas (Hardcover)
Dumpy the dumptruck lives on a farm with a family. His particular favorite family member is Charlie, a little boy. It's Christmas Eve, and Charlie can't get to sleep. He hears a noise and realizes Santa Claus has crashed his sleigh. Christmas will be ruined if Santa can't deliver the toys to the children of the world, so volunteers get Dumpy to help. It's now up to Dumpy to save Christmas for everyone.This is a very creative book, and a must read this Christmas.
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WHOOOOSH! A gust of wind made the weather vane on the red barn roof spin merrily. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Merry Christmas, Santa Claus New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
WHOOOOSH! A gust of wind made the weather vane on the red barn roof spin merrily. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Merry Christmas, Santa Claus New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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