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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (The Best Ever) Paperback – April 12, 2005
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This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”
The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. You and your family will laugh along with this funny story, perfect for independent reading or read-aloud sharing.
Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked.
It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure930L
- Dimensions5.12 x 0.26 x 7.62 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateApril 12, 2005
- ISBN-100064402754
- ISBN-13978-0064402750
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More books by Barbara Robinson | The hilarious picture-book adaptation based on the classic novel about the holiday misadventures of the outrageous Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world! | Laughs abound in this CD version of bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! | The worst kids in the history of the world return to terrorize Halloween and their mischief will have readers in fits of laughter. | The teacher has just given the hardest assignment ever—to find something nice about everyone in the classroom this year … including the Herdmans. | Whether it's costume parades, mysterious paint allergies, or bicycle disasters, there's never a dull moment when the Lawson family is around! |
Editorial Reviews
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“One of the best Christmas books ever.” — Publishers Weekly
“Wiry-tough, tender-hearted, unsentimental, and consistently funny.” — The London Sunday Times
“This charming story delivers a fresh perspective on the nativity and is a beautiful reminder that God loves everyone.” — Brightly
“Outrageous, lively, funny, and wonderful. The Christmas Story shines through with a new brilliance.” — Denver Post
From the Back Cover
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.
None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale -- the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating -- has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year's pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
About the Author
Barbara Robinson has written several popular books for children, including My Brother Louis Measures Worms, The Best School Year Ever, The Best Halloween Ever, and the enormously popular bestselling novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, first published in 1972, which was made into a classic TV movie and on which this book was based. The play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is produced annually in theaters, schools, and churches all over the world. Ms. Robinson has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Product details
- Publisher : HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 12, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0064402754
- ISBN-13 : 978-0064402750
- Reading age : 7 - 11 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 930L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 3.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.26 x 7.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #64 in Children's Christmas Books (Books)
- #445 in Children's Classics
- #645 in Children's Humor
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To be honest it’s not very PC for today’s society. Not sure you could get away with reading this in a classroom as it would upset some parent… talks about religion, poor people, kids smoking, and cussing. This book has a great message if your not uptight and get offended about talking about our lord’s birth.
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I read this book out loud with my kids and what fun we had. The kids were vaguely aware of the Christmas story, but hadn't ever thought of it the way the Herdmans did. So when it did come up, we did stop and ponder on it.. Saying 'thats actually right!'
Smaran says - it was a great book telling us about the story of Jesus and explained about deep feelings about Christmas
Avni says - the books is about the spirit of Christmas and you can always change.. It's never too late to become loving and grateful for the spirit of Christmas.


