Home for Christmas
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Home for Christmas

Written and illustrated by Jan Brett

A runaway troll discovers the true meaning of home just in time for Christmas.

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32 pages· 1,132 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Rollo, a mischievous troll, escapes chores by running away to live with woodland creatures. From playful otters to a friendly moose family, he explores the forest but soon realizes there's no place like home. As Christmas approaches, will Rollo find his way back to his family for the holiday? Journey through a stunning Scandinavian winter landscape in this heartwarming tale of adventure and belonging.

From the publisher

A wild little troll runs away from home because he doesn’t want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to his family just in time for “the best Christmas ever.”

Among the animals who take him in are an owl family, a mother bear and two rambunctious cubs, some playful river otters, a hungry lynx and a friendly moose family.

Jan Brett creates an irresistible, mischievous character that kids will recognize in themselves. Jan transports us to a glorious Scandinavian landscape where a beautiful fall turns into a magnificent snowy winter. Her signature borders depict the troll family missing Rollo, and animals as appealing as those found in The Mitten.

A warm, fun-loving Christmas picture book for families to share and love and laugh over together.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,132
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about ChristmasBooks about homeBooks about animalsBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
147777
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
October 18, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399256530

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