Synopses & Reviews
Whhhhh went the wind,but everyone was snug.
Shhhhhh went the snow,
but everyone was together.
A traditional, heart-warming family
Christmas celebration
Every Christmas, Granny's house is full to the brim of family and festive cheer-carols and presents and plenty of food, bows and gift wrap for Fat Cat to play with, and lots of company for Granny and her dog, Edgar.
This Christmas, snow starts to fall and it doesn't stop. Instead of going home, the whole family hunkers down for a cozy night in Granny's warm house.
Even during a blizzard, there's no place better than Granny's house for Christmas.
Review
“Its the more the merrier when a boisterous clan makes its annual descent on Grannys house in Joosses animated and knowing story. Lewins sweet and humorous artwork rises to the cheerful occasion.”—
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“The clutter, chaos, affection, and fun of these once-a-year activities burst into life in Lewins funny and tender pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations. Written with economy and an ear for large-family dynamics, A Houseful of Christmas makes a perfect, cozy read-aloud.”—School Library Journal
“So many books try to convey the spirit of the holiday; this one succeeds by stressing one word: family.”—Booklist
Synopsis
Whhhhh went the wind,but everyone was snug.
Shhhhhh went the snow,
but everyone was together.
A traditional, heart-warming family
Christmas celebration
Every Christmas, Granny's house is full to the brim of family and festive cheer-carols and presents and plenty of food, bows and gift wrap for Fat Cat to play with, and lots of company for Granny and her dog, Edgar.
This Christmas, snow starts to fall and it doesn't stop. Instead of going home, the whole family hunkers down for a cozy night in Granny's warm house.
Even during a blizzard, there's no place better than Granny's house for Christmas.
About the Author
Barbara Joosse has written more than twenty successful picture books for children, incluing the ever popular
Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee;
I Love You the Purplest; and
Snow Day! Ms. Joosse lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with her family.
Betsy Lewin is the illustrator of the recent Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo, by Doreen Cronin, and Dumpy La Rue, by Elizabeth Winthrop. She has illustrated more than fifty books for children, many of which she also wrote. Ms. Lewin and her husband, artist Ted Lewin, live in Brooklyn, New York.
Visit Betsy Lewin at her web site: www.betsylewin.com