The Christmassy Cactus
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Christmassy Cactus

Written by Beth Ferry

Tiny Cactus wishes to be noticed like the Christmas tree.

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40 pages· 603 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~490L
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Tiny Cactus adores Christmas, but feels overshadowed by the dazzling tree that captivates her little girl's attention. Longing to be part of the festive magic, she wishes to be noticed. With a friend's help and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus embarks on a journey to discover that true wishes can come true if you believe. Will she find her place in the holiday wonder?

From the publisher

Bestselling author Beth Ferry of Stick and Stone and The Scarecrow is back with an irresistible holiday picture book. Tiny Cactus loves Christmas!But she doesn’t love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again.And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish–to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can come true if you believe hard enough.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
603
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about wishesBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
551767
Publication
Published
September 12, 2023
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063039643

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