When Posey Peeked at Christmas [Hardcover]

Ann Dixon (Author), Anne Kennedy (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: K and up

Posey loves Christmas, especially the presents! She shakes and squeezes each gift--what's inside? And one afternoon, when she's alone, Posey picks up a present and lifts the wrapping just a little.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K–Grandma Posey shares the story behind a faded ornament shaped like a wrapped present. A little mouse named Posey loved Christmas so much that she couldn't resist the temptation to peek at all of her gifts while her family was caroling. Afterward, opening presents on Christmas Eve, the magic is spoiled because the surprise is gone. And the next morning little Posey decides to not open her last stocking present as a special reminder that some things are better if you wait. Kennedy's mouse house and family are cozy and full of energy, her watercolors capturing the excitement and wonder of the holiday. While Posey isn't actually punished for her curiosity with a lump of coal, her remorse makes a strong impression on readers. A sweet but purposeful storytime filler.–Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library
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Review

"A sweet but purposeful storytime filler."

School Library Journal

"Children will ache with Posey over her misdeed and understand her motivation, while considering the story."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; 1 edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807589195
• ISBN-13: 978-0807589199
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,826,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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