Grace at Christmas

K-Gr 3—The irrepressible heroine of Amazing Grace (1991), Boundless Grace (1995), and Princess Grace (2008, all Dial) loves acting out the Nativity story. Often she plays all the parts herself, but sometimes Ma and Nana help out. This year, however, they are going to have visitors for the holidays. Grace isn't happy about giving up her room, and Savannah, who is Grace's age, doesn't seem friendly. But the girls find common ground—they both miss their fathers and are crazy about Savannah's Aunt Rosalie, a ballet dancer who shows up to share the festivities. Now there are plenty of actors for the Christmas play, a proper ballerina dancing a solo, and the best celebration ever. All of the action and drama is effectively conveyed in the expressive watercolor artwork. Grace's fans will enjoy this holiday-themed outing and wish they could share Christmas with her, too.—Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library