Felix's Christmas Around the World (New Felix Adventure!) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Laura Lindgren (Author), Constanza Droop (Illustrator) "Just before Christmas, Sophie's favorite teacher hung the colorful Advent calendar next to the chalkboard..." (more)
Key Phrases: Santa Claus, North Pole, Twelfth Night

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 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Before Christmas, Felix secretly writes an urgent letter to Santa Claus. When Felix gets news from the North Pole he disappears that night. A letter from Felix soon arrives for Sophie. Where has Felix gone? Join Felix as he travels and experiences Christmas customs around the world!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Parklane Publishing (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593840365
• ISBN-13: 978-1593840365
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #368,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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 (Little Rabbit on a World Tour) (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 (Little Rabbit on a World Tour) (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

By	Shontell MacInnis (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Felix's Christmas Around the World (Little Rabbit on a World Tour) (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.