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Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve?
Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve
Author: Jan Brett
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ISBN-13: 9780399238734
ISBN-10: 0399238735
Publication Date: 9/23/2002
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Rating:
  • Currently 4.9/5 Stars.
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4.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Grosset Dunlap
Book Type: Hardcover
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In this story based on a traditional Norwegian folktale, a boy traveling from Finnmark to Oslo with his pet polar bear stops by Kyri's hut on Christmas Eve. The guests help to frighten away the trolls who come to wreak havoc and steal all of the holiday treats. The pleasure here lies in the lush, richly textured illustrations, with Brett's distinctive borders that incorporate Norwegian folk motifs and trolls romping through skies lit by the Northern lights. Scenery aside, the children are darling three-dimensional, and the bear , which the trolls mistake for a cat, is handsome and heroic and the trolls satisfyingly ugly and naughty. A great Christmas frolic where the good guys win. Great story and Illustrations!
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Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold. And once the ice bear is finished with the trolls, you can bet they won't come knocking next Christmas Eve!

Once again, Jan Brett creates an original Christmas story full of warmth and magic. Featuring beautiful borders, intricate illustrations, and a stunning display of the Northern Lights, Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? will rightfully take its place among Jan's Christmas favorites with the whole family.