One Christmas
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$464
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2000

One Christmas

Written and illustrated by Laura McGee Kvasnosky

Book #3 in the Zelda and Ivy series

Two sisters' gift to a neighbor leads to a surprising Christmas discovery.

3.6 Goodreads · 87 ratings
40 pages· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Two sisters craft a heartfelt Christmas gift for their elderly neighbor, sparking a journey of unexpected joy and connection. As they unwrap their own surprises, they learn that the greatest gifts are those of companionship and cherished memories. Will their act of kindness bring more than they ever imagined? This holiday tale blends humor and warmth, capturing the spirit of giving in a delightful way.

From the publisher

“The joy here is not just in the receiving of lovingly tendered presents; it’s in the giving of companionship, affection, and memories, priceless rewards for any season.” BOOKLIST “As always, humor pervades the situations and the dialogue, and the illustrations are full of energy and movement.” THE HORN BOOK (starred review) “A satisfying holiday story that works as either a long picture book or a transitional chapter book for girls in the primary grades.” KIRKUS REVIEWS”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44670
Publication
Published
October 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763630478
OCLC
74276434

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