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Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2000
How Murray Saved Christmas
Written by Mike Reiss · Illustrated by David Catrow
An elf recruits a diner owner to save Christmas after Santa's mishap.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
When Santa is sidelined on Christmas Eve, elf Eddie turns to Murray, a diner owner, to fill in. Reluctantly donning the red suit, Murray, with a persistent elf and a hopeful child, discovers that heart, not size, makes a true Santa. Can Murray deliver the magic of Christmas in his own unique way?
From the publisher
When Santa is put out of commission, deli owner Murray Kleiner reluctantly agrees to take his place, putting a spin on Christmas that’s all his own. And with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds that even though he’s not big enough to fill Santa’s suit, he’s got more than enough heart to get the job done. Illustrated by David Catrow.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–99+
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 75044
Publication
- Published
- September 25, 2000
- Publisher
- Price Stern Sloan
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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