CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOK: The Christmassy Cactus by Beth Ferry & A.N. Kang
ABOUT THE BOOK
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.
REVIEW
Tiny Cactus loves being called "little cupcake", "little bonbon", and "little gingersnap" by her little girl. But when Christmas arrives and the Christmas tree gets most of the attention, Tiny Cactus begins wishing to be decorated like the tree so her little girl will pay more attention to her. Just when it seems the chance for her wish to come true is gone, a wintery surprise arrives and leaves her and her family delighted. Kang's adorable charcoal, pencil, ink, and digital illustrations perfectly compliment the sweet story. The way the cactus's wish comes true is brilliant and emphasizes the way people can sometimes make their own wishes come true in the most surprising ways. A delightful tale that highlights the ups and downs that the Christmas holidays can bring along with the light we each carry within.
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