A Very Marley Christmas [Hardcover]

John Grogan (Author), Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2008 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all?

This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4–The pup from Grogan's nonfiction title Marley: A Dog Like No Other (HarperCollins, 2007) returns in a picture book. This slight story records the yellow Lab's destructive puppy antics. The repetition of Bad dog, Marley! seems antithetical to current, positive-reinforcement-based pet-training techniques, but one can understand the frustration as the pup ruins project after project for every family member. Cowdrey's illustrations do their best to showcase Marley's exuberance and joie de vivre, but only partially succeed. Better dog stories abound.–Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library
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Review

Reviews for Marley and Me: '!a very funny Valentine ! full of tail-thumping enthusiasm.' The New York Times 'This is a wonderful, moving book that even non-dog-lovers cannot fail to enjoy.' The Mail on Sunday 'Made me laugh so much that I pulled a muscle in my solar plexus.' Daily Mail --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061372927
• ISBN-13: 978-0061372926
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm an animal lover, December 13, 2008

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Martha Isaac's mom "Animal lover" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Very Marley Christmas (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my grandchildren after reading Marley & Me. I enjoyed Marley & Me through smiles, laughter,and tears. This childrens book will bring smiles and laughter, too. I would like my grandchildren to learn how important the human animal bond is, and to always be kind and caring of the other creatures in our world.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Marley Christmas, January 7, 2009

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NaneeCC (Ormond Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Very Marley Christmas (Hardcover)

My older grandson read the grown-up version of Marley and Me; and, I gave this book to the almost-3 yr old. He LUVS it and adores Marley. On Christmas Day the nanee and popee took the family to see Marley. Thank goodness, the little one fell asleep just as Marley was "going to sleep". The illustrations are great and the story is a heart grabber.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Marley and his crazy antics!, December 1, 2011

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Z Hayes (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Very Marley Christmas (Hardcover)

Animal lovers will be hard put not to smile and chuckle as they read this with their little ones this holiday season. Adorable pup Marley is excited at the prospect of snow fall and Christmas, as is his human family. He tries to 'help', with the tree trimming, etc. but just gets in the way and ends up making a mess of things!

Thankfully, his human family is tolerant and understanding, even when Marley thinks the tree makes a great toilet! Gorgeously illustrated, this fun picture book makes a perfect holiday read aloud for little ones, and even though we do not have dogs (or cats, just a lovebird), we enjoyed it!