Felix's Christmas Around the World with Envelope [Hardcover]

Annette Langen (Author), Constanza Droop (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Just before Christmas, Sophie becomes upset when children at school tease her for believing in Santa. Felix takes matters into his own hands and writes to Santa for proof of Santa's existence. Before you know it, Felix receives an answer from Santa mailed from the North Pole. Sophie has her proof but the globetrotting Felix ventures off again, this time to become Santa's newest little helper.

Children will delight in opening the envelopes and reading not only Santa's letter but also the funny letters from Felix, who explains the Christmas customs he observes around the world. There's even a fold-out picture that opens up, showing Felix and Santa carrying gifts across the globe. Aspiring young Santa's helpers will want to wear the special hat that is included. While Sophie awaits her best friend's return, she, along with her family and friends, celebrates the holidays and marvels over Felix's adventures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This delightful interactive book introduces the reality of the world's different cultures through different Christmas customs, as well as that realm beyond reality where belief flourishes. -- Tampa Tribune, 12/6/98

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 1st edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789204525
• ISBN-13: 978-0789204523
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,747,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Watch out if your reader still believes!, December 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Felix's Christmas Around the World with Envelope (Hardcover)

I have the original Felix book plus the one about time, and was eagerly anticipating reading Felix's Christmas Around the World to my four-year-old. However, I had to heavily edit the first half of the book. The main character talks at school about believing in Santa and is laughed at by all the other children. The book goes on for pages about her feeling terrible for believing in Santa. If I had read it verbatim I think I would have ruined Santa for my daughter. This plot point wasn't necessary in order to present the rest of the information in the book. Yes, the pictures are lovely, the real letters from Felix are a delight, and the facts about Christmas in other lands are fascinating. But you can get the same quality in other Felix books. If your child believes in Santa, avoid this book for now.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Book!, November 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Felix's Christmas Around the World with Envelope (Hardcover)

I have never taken the time to write about a book before, but I couldn't resist sharing the pleasure I took in reading this book. This book would be a great book for any classroom at all elementary levels. I plan to use the book in my 2nd grade classroom during a unit on holidays around the world at Christmas time. I can't wait to share this book with my students and my co-workers. The format of this book is excellent and the letters that Felix writes to Sophie are a great asset to this book. The book touches on many countries and has a great display of the world that is shown during Santa's holiday journey.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elementary school tbeachers should buy this!, January 8, 2000

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Shontell MacInnis (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Felix's Christmas Around the World with Envelope (Hardcover)

This book includes themes from Italy, Sweden, Holland, and Russia. Sophie's classmates are multicultural, as well. Felix leaves to find Santa and corresponds with Sophie on his journey. The 5 letters are spread throughout the story, and are actually in envelopes that your child opens. You will also find a recipie, a photo of Felix with a real reindeer, a floor plan of Santa's house, and a special Felix santa hat! Felix also promises to write you if you write him! I taught grade 2 and the children immensely enjoyed every moment of this book. It has great illustrations. Parents and teachers alike should buy this book, especially if you want to teach about Christmas around the World.