Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays

Written & illustrated by Elise Primavera

Part of the Auntie Claus series

New York becomes the North Pole, and Sophie faces unexpected Christmas magic.

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40 pages· 2,161 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Sophie Kringle dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy, but when Auntie Claus decides to skip her annual trip, New York transforms into a winter wonderland. As the city turns into the North Pole, Sophie embarks on a magical adventure filled with holiday surprises. Will this Christmas be everything she imagined, or will unexpected challenges arise? Join Sophie as she navigates a festive New York, discovering the true spirit of Christmas along the way. Pack your warmest coat and a sense of wonder for a holiday tale like no other.

From the publisher

Have you heard? New York is the new North Pole! Just ask Auntie Claus! Sophie Kringle had always dreamed of being the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school play. After all, Sophie is a Kringle. Her family lives at the Bing Cherry Hotel, and her favorite aunt, Auntie Claus, serves Christmas cookies at teatime – even in July. When Auntie Claus hears that Sophie will make her debut in the school play, she decides to have her cake and eat it too – this year Auntie Claus will be home for the holidays and the North Pole will move south to New York! Finally getting to see the tree at Rockefeller Center, the department store windows, and the 57th Street Snowflake with Auntie Claus – Sophie will have a Christmas that she never could have imagined! Join Sophie on an adventure that goes straight to the heart of Christmas! Bring along your favorite Christmas cookie recipe, your warmest coat, and your tutu!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
2,161
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD760L
Themes & topics
Books about auntsBooks about ChristmasBooks about danceBooks about familyBooks about ballet
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
133357
Publication
Published
October 6, 2009
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416954859

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