Review by Kirkus Book Review
Poppleton the pig celebrates the season in three delightful stories. Each tale presents the charming porcine at his most conscientious, gracious self. In "The Jar," good-natured Poppleton considers his BFFs' preferences and needs above all when making his gift choices. When his money runs out before he can purchase the just-right item he wants for llama pal Cherry Sue, the store's manager comes up with an ingenious solution. In "Snow," Poppleton wishes for a white Christmas, but the weather isn't cooperating, so he takes matters into his own trotters with the aid of dozens of artificial-snow-filled aerosol cans. When he's done, the whole neighborhood "looks like Christmas." In "Midnight," Poppleton and buddies Cherry Sue, Fillmore the goat, and Hudson the mouse celebrate a festive Christmas Eve with cider and cookies, sparkling candles and tree lights, secret Christmas wishes, and, before going home to bed, a walk to wish "a good Christmas to the animals of the night: the owls, the deer, and the raccoons." This sweet easy chapter book overflows with warmth and coziness and exudes the true spirit of the holiday season: friendship, thoughtfulness, and kindness. The cheery, colorful illustrations and endearing, expressive animal protagonists are well suited to the text. Backmatter bonuses include a guide to drawing Poppleton and a prompt for creating an illustrated story. A lovely choice to help emergent readers get into the Christmas spirit. (Early reader. 5-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
