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Tacky's Christmas

by Helen Lester
32p. 978-0-54717-208-8.
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K-Gr 3 Then Christmas comes to the Nice Icy Land, so do hunters. But thanks to Tacky and his penguin crew, holiday antics ensue. Because there are no trees to be had, Tacky's friends decide to decorate him as a Christmas tree (over his Santa outfit). The hunters mistake him for "Sandy Clawz," whom they revere, and think that his friends are elves. There's nothing to do but enjoy a convivial evening of fish pudding, songs, and games. Munsinger's signature illustrations continue to delight. And with a CD and a songbook of Tacky's carols included, fans of the series will not be disappointed.-"Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
How can Nice Icy Land's penguin colony defend itself from a trio of hunters? Dress Tacky up as Santa, complete with shaving cream beard. The hunters think they've stumbled upon "Sandy Clawz," and all visions of hunting penguins dance out of their heads. Munsinger's jolly illustrations ratchet up the silliness of Lester's laugh-out-loud story. A CD of holiday songs is included.

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