FICTION

Is It Christmas Yet?

by Jane CHAPMAN
Is It Christmas Yet? illus. by author. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2013. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-58925-149-6.
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PreS-Gr 1—Big Bear and Teddy are getting ready for the holiday and, at every step, from decorating and wrapping presents to baking a cake, the cub asks, "Is it Christmas yet?" While selecting a tree, Teddy is a bit picky, and children can join in on his descriptions of each one: "Too Spiky… Too Thin… Too Small…" and finally, "This one is PERFECT!" Unfortunately, the top snaps off as they try to cram it into their home and Big Bear moans, "I DON'T BELIEVE IT!" Not to worry, Big Bear gives Teddy a hug and they fix the tree and decorate it just in time for Christmas. The cozy illustrations do a great job expressing Teddy's exuberance and Big Bear's exasperation and affection. Young and old will relate to the bears' anticipation of this special holiday.—Diane Olivo-Posner, Los Angeles Public Library
Reviewed by Diane Olivo-Posner , Oct 01, 2013

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