The Best Parts of Christmas
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Best Parts of Christmas

Written & illustrated by Bethanie Murguia

A boy seeks a way to keep his beloved Christmas tree's spirit alive all year.

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32 pages· 239 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Fritz cherishes his Christmas tree, the heart of holiday joy and family gatherings. As the season ends, his parents insist it's time to say goodbye to the tree. Unwilling to part with the happiness it brings, Fritz embarks on a quest to preserve its spirit throughout the year. Can he find a way to keep the magic alive beyond the holidays?

From the publisher

A boy who really loves his Christmas tree finds a way to preserve its spirit year-round in this sweet and child-friendly holiday story. Fritz knows that the best parts of Christmas happen around the tree, whether decorating it with traditional and unexpected ornaments, sharing snacks, or opening presents. And Fritz gets to pick out the perfect tree: one that can be the centerpiece for his family’s celebrations, but can also make for good company when he needs some quiet time. But when Christmas is over and the tree begins to drop needles, Mom and Dad say it’s time to say good-bye. But Fritz isn’t ready to let his tree go. How can Fritz keep his Christmas tree—and the happiness gathered around it—with him all year through?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
239
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~261L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about treesBooks about loveBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176963
Publication
Published
September 1, 2015
First published
September 22, 2015
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763675561

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