A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas

by Jennifer Sattler

Overview

Happy holidays from beloved duo Chick and Pug!

Pug is ready for the holidays in his extra cute--and extra itchy--Santa suit. Chick wants one just like it . . . until Pug explains how Santa delivers presents to kids everywhere all in one night, and Chick can't believe his ears. Clearly, Santa Claus is a superhero! And Chick wants to be his fearless sidekick. Spreading holiday cheer is no easy feat, but Chick is ready and willing, even if Pug, of course, would rather nap.

Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to know from their favorite dynamic duo, readers will delight in this new adventure as Chick and Pug celebrate the holiday season.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619632622
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	09/09/2014
Series:	Chick 'n' Pug Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Sattler is the creator of the picture books Chick 'n' Pug, Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude, Pig Kahuna, Pig Kahuna Pirates!, and Sylvie. She is married and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset hound and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than they really are. She lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.
www.jennifersattler.com
Jennifer Sattler is the creator of the picture books A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas, Chick 'n' Pug, Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude, Pig Kahuna, Pig Kahuna Pirates!, and Sylvie. She is married and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset hound and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than they really are. She lives in New York.
www.jennifersattler.com

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—Dressed as Santa, Pug the dog explains to his friend Chick what Santa does. Chick dresses as an elf and the two friends try to spread a little Christmas joy, whether the receivers like it or not. After some successful and not-so-successful attempts, they accidentally and unknowingly bring holiday cheer to three children on Christmas Eve. The third in a series about this lovable duo, this is a simple, silly story with humorous full-color cartoon illustrations and a nice little surprise at the end. A good comforting read-aloud for small groups, one-on-one, and bedtime.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library

School Library Journal

09/15/2014
It’s Christmas, and Pug, in his third picture book with his energetic avian friend Chick, has been forced into a warm red-and-white suit. “I’m supposed to look like Santa Claus,” he explains to Chick. “He brings presents and spreads joy to everyone at Christmas. And... he has a large tummy.” Thrilled with the prospect of spreading holiday joy, Chick appoints himself elf to Pug’s Santa. The two find unsuspecting targets in need of cheering up—whether they want it or not—including “the Dude,” the slobbery dog from their second book, and an “ordinary citizen” squirrel grumpily stockpiling nuts. Once again, the odd couple dynamic between these two friends drives the story, and Sattler’s feathery acrylic illustrations comically exploit the gulf between Chick’s permanently energetic state and Pug’s more laconic nature. Ages 3–6. Agent: Anna Olswanger, Liza Dawson Associates. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

Illustrations in acrylics and colored pencil are amusing in their portrayal of Chick's antics, especially his comical expressions.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Once again, the odd couple dynamic between these two friends drives the story, and Sattler's feathery acrylic illustrations comically exploit the gulf between Chick's permanently energetic state and Pug's more laconic nature.” —Publishers Weekly

“The third in a series about this lovable duo, this is a simple, silly story with humorous full-color cartoon illustrations and a nice little surprise at the end. A good comforting read-aloud for small groups, one-on-one, and bedtime.” —School Library Journal

“Preschool fans of dogs, chickens, superheroes, and humor will all find something to like here, as will librarians looking for something to freshen up storytimes. Delightful.” —School Library Journal on Chick ‘n' Pug

“This story about friendship will resonate with children who find their heroes in unlikely places.” —Publishers Weekly on Chick 'n' Pug

“An utterly engaging picture-book experience—eye-catching, thought-provoking and just plain fun.” —Kirkus Reviews on Pig Kahuna

From the Publisher

2014-08-12
Lethargic Pug dresses like Santa to celebrate Christmas with his best friend, energetic little Chick, in their third outing together. Though Pug is dressed in a Santa suit and hat, he can't summon much enthusiasm for the holiday. Chick, on the other hand, bounces up and down with excitement, declaring that Santa must be a superhero with a sidekick. Inventive Chick swipes a snowman's green stocking cap in order to dress up as one of Santa's elves and drags Pug along to try to have a Christmas adventure as superheroes. They give a snowball to a big, shaggy dog, put a jingle-bell necklace on their cranky neighbor cat and assist a squirrel in his acorn-gathering efforts. To pretend to return to the North Pole, they use a snow shovel as a makeshift sled, sliding down a huge hill and catching air. The final page shows Pug and Chick silhouetted against a full moon, appearing to fly, with three children looking out their window, pointing at Santa. Unfortunately, though Chick is a chipper, enjoyable character, Pug is something of a dud who would rather nap than participate in an interesting plot. Illustrations in acrylics and colored pencil are amusing in their portrayal of Chick's antics, especially his comical expressions. Pug needs to retire to the land of unmotivated characters, and Chick deserves his own show next time. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews