FICTION

Deck the Walls!: A Wacky Christmas Carol

by Erin DEALEY
illus. by Nick Ward. 32p. Sleeping Bear. 2013. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-58536-857-0. LC 2013002581.
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PreS-Gr 2—An engaging visual interpretation of the classic carol from a modern kid's perspective. Readers are greeted with rhyming lyrics, "Deck the walls with mashed potatoes. Fa la la la la…," and delightfully expressive, full-color cartoon illustrations of five rambunctious children playfully slinging spuds in the kitchen while Mom attempts to serve Christmas dinner. "Feed the dog our peas and carrots./Food tastes better when you wear it." Eventually, the adults clean up and Dad and the other "boring" relatives successfully get the youngsters dressed and out to play in the snow. All ends well with everyone singing, "Thankful we are all together! Fa la la la la la la la la." Lyrics and sheet music are included. This over-the-top selection is well suited for storytime or one-on-one.—Maureen Wade, formerly at Los Angeles Public Library
“Feed the dog our peas and carrots. /
Reviewed by Maureen Wade , Oct 01, 2013

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