- Subjects
- Genres
- Picture books
- Published
-
New York :
Sterling
[2010]
- Language
- English
- Item Description
- Originally published : New York ; Random House, c1981.
- Physical Description
- unpaged : ill., music ; 30 cm
- ISBN
- 9781402772184
1402772181 - Main Author
- Jingle bells / J. Pierpont
- Christmas is coming!
- Doctor Bones is good all year round
- Grouchy Mr. Gronkle
- Postman Pig and Aunt Kitty
- Trouble at Santa's workshop
- Big Hilda helps Santa
- The best Christmas present ever
- Mr. Frumble helps out
- What shall we give Grandma for Christmas?
- A visit to Grandma's house
- A visit to Grandma's house game
- The bad twins
- Christmas words
- Silent night / [words by] Joseph Mohr ; [music by] Franz Gruber.
The inhabitants of Busytown prepare for Christmas in this collection of stories, songs, and holiday activities.
Review by Publisher Summary 2The residents of Busytown prepare for the forthcoming holiday season by stringing lights, decorating storefronts and interacting with their neighbors in merry ways, in a series of tales and themed-activity suggestions starring such popular favorites as Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm.
Review by Publisher Summary 3Christmas is coming-and where better to celebrate than in Busytown? Firefighters are stringing lights, stores are crowded, and everyone is in a merry mood. Richard Scarry captures holiday cheer in a series of delightful and brightly illustrated stories featuring his most popular characters, including Huckle Cat and lovable Lowly Worm.Each small tale sparkles with joy and kindness-and there are also songs, games, a list of Christmas words, and instructions for making a great gift for Grandma!