Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
Pocket is a little rabbit who wishes--from his whiskers to his bunny feet--that he might discover the meaning of Christmas.
When Pocket hops out of his burrow on Christmas morning, he finds footprints left by children who have been playing in the snow. He follows them all the way to a cozy cottage, and it is there, on the doorstep, that Pocket's Christmas wish comes true.
A book to fill hearts with festive cheer
(front flap)
Pocket's Christmas Wish
Ann Bonwill and Russell Julian
It's Christmas morning, and a little rabbit named Pocket is playing in the snow with his brothers and sisters. But when the other rabbits hurry to the skating pond, Pocket stays behind, lost in thought. He is wondering about the meaning of Christmas. When Pocket sees a trail of tiny footprints he begins to follow them through the snowy woods, hoping that they might lead him to discover Christmas's meaning. Pocket's search makes a delightful Christmas story, enhanced with winter-inspired illustrations that perfectly capture the holiday spirit. Here's a wonderful gift for a child to find beneath the Christmas tree.
(back flap)
Ann Bonwill grew up in Maryland. As the daughter of a librarian, she was always surrounded by books. After she earned a psychology degree at the College of William and Mary, her social work took her to schools and hospitals. She worked with children with autism, and subsequently taught at a Montessori school. Inspired by her Montessori students, she began writing books for children. She currently lives in Germany with her husband, their son, and their beloved pet dog. Russell Julian is both an author and an illustrator of children's books, with many titles to his credit. He lives and works in England.
Synopsis
Here's a delightful Christmas book with attractive, winter-inspired illustrations--a wonderful gift for a child to find beneath the Christmas tree. It's Christmas morning, and a little rabbit named Pocket is playing in the snow with his brothers and sisters. But when the other rabbits hurry to the skating pond, Pocket stays behind, lost in thought. He is wondering about the meaning of Christmas. When Pocket sees a trail of tiny footprints he decides to follow them through the snowy woods, hoping that they might lead him to discover Christmas's meaning. Pocket follows the footprints all the way to a cozy cottage, and it is there, on the cottage doorstep that his Christmas wish comes true. Beautiful color illustrations on every page perfectly capture the mood of this gentle Christmas story.
Synopsis
Originally published in the UK in 2009 by Oxford University Press.
About the Author
Ann Bonwill grew up in Maryland. As the daughter of a librarian, she was always surrounded by books. After she earned a psychology degree at the College of William and Mary, her social work took her to schools and hospitals. She worked with children with autism, and subsequently taught at a Montessori school. Inspired by her Montessori students, she began writing books for children. She currently lives in Germany with her husband, their son, and their beloved pet dog. Russell Julian is both an author and an illustrator of children's books, with many titles to his credit. He lives and works in England.