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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1977 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Four Friends at Christmas
Written & illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Can Mister Frog stay awake to experience the magic of Christmas for the first time?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 159 ratings
32 pages· 650 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Mister Frog has always missed Christmas, sleeping through the festivities while his friends revel in the joy. This year, determined to join Mistress Pig, Missy Cat, and Master Dog, he vows to stay awake. But can he resist the temptation of a nap and finally experience the wonders of Christmas? Discover the warmth and camaraderie as Mister Frog embarks on a festive adventure filled with holiday cheer and delightful surprises. Will he finally see the magic his friends have always described?
From the publisher
Mister Frog has slept through Christmas every year, and every year he has listened to his three friends talk about how wonderful it is. Oh, Froggy, you would love it! Turkey, plum pudding, candy canes, lots of good things to eat, says Mistress Pig. Candles, angels, and Christmas trees, says Missy Cat. Yule logs, Christmas carols, and Santa Claus, adds Master Dog. And this year, Mister Frog is determined not to miss it – but oh, if he could just take one small nap…. Join world-renowned children’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola as he celebrates the joyful mystery that is Christmas with Mister Frog, Missy Cat, Master Dog, and Mistress Pig. Infused with comradely warmth and colorfully irresistible pictures, Four Friends at Christmas, is a Christmas present just waiting to be opened.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 650
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~631L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 133359
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 1977
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689852824
- LCCN
- 2002021808
- OCLC
- 815647933
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