Moki the Gecko's Best Christmas Ever (Moki the Gecko) [Hardcover]

Bruce Hale (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

When Santa crash-lands in the ocean and is menaced by the Lone Shark, it's up to Moki the Gecko and his friends to save the day. And in doing so, they learn a few things about the true Christmas spirit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Just in time for the holiday season, the book is a colorful and beautifully illustrated 32-page storybook." -- Hawaii Parent, December 1998

"The latest in the Moki series pulls you in right away....Moki fans will enjoy the fast pace." -- Honolulu Advertiser, Dec. 5, 1998

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Fast asleep under a hula moon, Moki the Gecko lay dreaming of a green Christmas. Shimmering waves crooned a holiday tune. Graceful palm trees danced a lazy Christmas Eve mambo. Moki waited for Christmas morning. But little did he know, out over the blue Pacific, something was wrong.

That same Christmas Eve, while Moki dreamed, Santa Claus landed in a heap of trouble. Halfway to Hawaii, a feather-brained frigate bird spooked Santa's reindeer. Dasher bumped Dancer and Comet kicked Vixen. And humbledy- jumble, they tumbled from the sky -- antlers over hooves, Santa over sleigh -- into the ocean: Ka-sploosh!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Words + Pictures Pub (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962128066
• ISBN-13: 978-0962128066
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,726,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale is passionate about inspiring reluctant readers to read. He has written or illustrated more than 25 seriously funny books for children, including the popular Chet Gecko Mysteries series and the comics-novel hybrid, Underwhere, as well as picture books like "Snoring Beauty" and "Moki and the Magic Surfboard."

An actor and Fulbright Scholar in Storytelling, Bruce is in demand as a speaker, having presented at conferences, universities, and schools across North America - from the Maui Writers Conference to the Surrey International Writers Conference in British Columbia. His acting resume includes regional commercials, theater, and an independent film, The Ride. Bruce's book, "The Malted Falcon," was an Edgar Award Finalist. "Murder, My Tweet" won the Little D Award for Humor Writing.

A little-known fact: Bruce loves jazz, and sings with an a cappella group called VocalPoint in Santa Barbara