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A partridge in a pear tree? Ten lords a-leaping? Now who would want such gifts? And more importantly—why would they be given?
Adam Rex investigates in this hilariously heart-warming tale based on one of the best-loved Christmas carols.
Our hero is having a lonesome Christmas away from his true love. So when she sends him a gift, of course he loves it—even if a partridge in a pear tree wasn’t exactly on his wishlist.
Twelve days later, his home is crowded with more birds, milkmaids, pipers, and other guests than he can possibly make sense of. Why would his true love think he’d like this?!
His search for answers transforms the disaster into a source of joy for the whole town—complete with a parade, a circus, and a fundraiser for the school library. By the time his true love gets home, the man finally understands what she’s given him: the true meaning of Christmas.
But she has no idea what he’s talking about— the whole thing was a wacky online shopping mixup. All she’d meant to buy was a pair of gold engagement rings. She meant to propose!
Adam Rex, creator of School’s First Day of School and many other beloved books for children, strikes again with this hilarious twist on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. Sardonic and earnest in equal measures, The Thirteenth Day of Christmas is a hit for any day of the year.
Meet Ratnip: The City’s Smallest, Silliest Hero!
If you love animals and adventure, you have to read the Ratnip series by Cam Higgins! Ratnip is a super cute, brave, and very busy rat who lives in a big, bustling city. Forget those scary sewer rats—Ratnip is a lovable hero who is always scurrying around at night looking for fun. His adventures range from becoming a champion treasure hunter in the city’s alleys (finding all sorts of interesting lost items!) to trying to make his own messy pizza and even racing through the streets. These books are perfect for new chapter book readers because they have short chapters and fun illustrations on almost every page, making the story easy to follow. At its heart, the series is about friendship and how even the smallest creature can be brave and kind. We give this series five stars because it’s a great, heartwarming read that will make you smile!
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