Mary Engelbreit's A Merry Little Christmas: Celebrate from A to Z

by Mary Engelbreit, Mary Engelbreit (Illustrator)

Overview

Welcome to a winter wonderland!

Christmas is coming, but there's still so much to do!

In their tiny village in the woods, Gregory Mouse and his family are just as busy as Santa and his elves. They have gingerbread houses to decorate, presents to wrap, cookies to bake, and snowy hills to sled—all before the celebration begins!

This playful holiday alphabet book offers children a miniature world filled with wonderful details—a treat that could only come from Mary Engelbreit, the beloved artist whose bestselling edition of The Night Before Christmas is already a classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062387769
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	11/04/2014
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	21 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreit’s A Merry Little Christmas. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. 

Editorial Reviews

Mary Englebreit's A Merry Little Christmas: Celebrate from A to Z uses the 26 letters of the alphabet, plus rhyme, alliteration and a tiny mouse town setting (including Gregory Mouse, from the author's The Night Before Christmas) to lead readers through holiday preparations. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

PreS-Gr 3-In this jolly rhyming celebration, the creatures are stirring, and all of them are mice-even Santa and his elves! This warmhearted, holiday alphabet book is an attractive and worthy selection. The lyrical text has a nice flow, although the rhyme scheme is not always perfect. The emphasis is on simple joys such as singing, skating, and creating homemade treats and decorations. "P" is for presents, but the children take great delight in having wrapped them to give to others. Cheery and secular, this title will work well as a read-aloud for large groups, but the intricacy of the artwork makes it even more suitable for one-on-one or small gatherings. The colorful pictures are full of tiny details worth poring over.-Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Engelbreit creates an alphabetically organized world of cheerful, civilized mice that live in snug homes in a snowy village in the forest. Each page begins with the featured letter ("D is for dollhouses") followed by short verse preparations set in large, hand-lettered type in festive gold. The initial capital letters in bright red with white polka dots are ornamented with tiny mouse elves using items that begin with the featured letter. The accompanying illustrations in Engelbreit's distinctive style focus on a mouse family with three children and a pet ladybug. The happy family keeps busy with every sort of Christmas activity: decorating their cozy home, cooking special treats and welcoming visiting family members. The mice also enjoy wintry outdoor activities such as sledding and skating with other forest animals. Several illustrations show a mouse Santa and his elves busily getting ready for the holiday in their workshop built into a tree stump. Though this effort doesn't break any new ground, Engelbreit's many fans will enjoy her cozy interpretation of a traditional Christmas season with all the trimmings. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews

[A] jolly rhyming celebration...This warmhearted, holiday alphabet book is an attractive and worthy selection.” — School Library Journal

“Engelbreit’s many fans will enjoy her cozy interpretation of a traditional Christmas season with all the trimmings.” — Kirkus Reviews

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