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A Very Babymouse Christmas (Babymouse #15)
by
Jennifer L. Holm (Goodreads Author),
Matthew Holm
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for . . . Babymouse. The holidays are here and everyone's enjoying their favorite traditions—eating latkes, decorating for Kwanza, singing holiday songs, and most of all, being with family. Well, everyone except Babymouse. Babymouse only has one thing on her mind—PRESENTS!!! And...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
September 27th 2011
by Random House
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Not your classic retelling of "A Christmas Carol", this one is 5x's as fun to see and read.
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Babymouse wants a Whiz Bang for Christmas. We know that. Her parents know that. Her classmates and friends know that. Heck, EVERYBODY knows THAT. But, can she discover the true meaning of Christmas? Will she discover that some things are MORE IMPORTANT than that electronic device?
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Babymouse has received yet another terrible gift from a classmate, and she goes home to go to sleep, hoping Sa...more
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Babymouse wants a Whiz Bang for Christmas. We know that. Her parents know that. Her classmates and friends know that. Heck, EVERYBODY knows THAT. But, can she discover the true meaning of Christmas? Will she discover that some things are MORE IMPORTANT than that electronic device?
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Babymouse has received yet another terrible gift from a classmate, and she goes home to go to sleep, hoping Sa...more
This is one of the season's must-read novels! Readers will delight in Babymouse's antics, and fondly remember when there was that one present they just had to have. For Babymouse, it is a Whiz Bang. She will not be happy until she gets one! She tries everything she can think of, and even dreams of Sugarplum dancing Whiz Bangs. However, when she does finally get her Whiz Bang, the batteries are not included! Thus, she spends an enjoyable evening playing with her little sister and parents with the...more
Aug 21, 2012
Dolly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
children starting to read graphic novels
This is the fifteenth book in the Babymouse series by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. The plot centers on Babymouse's experiences during the Christmas season. I loved the holiday and literary references. While the story was a bit predictable, it was a sweet holiday-themed story.
Our youngest really likes these books. They are quick reads and she read this book in less than an hour. We've been going through this series very quickly and now that we're very close to the end, perhaps we'll move on...more
Our youngest really likes these books. They are quick reads and she read this book in less than an hour. We've been going through this series very quickly and now that we're very close to the end, perhaps we'll move on...more
Babymouse is at it again. As usual, I loved the pink and black color scheme that fills the pages as Babymouse looks forward to Christmas and all the goodies she will receive. As she tells Santa over and over, all she really wants is a Whizbang. In between waiting for Christmas Day to arrive, Babymouse sneaks into her parents' closet in search of her loot, decks her locker for the holiday and ponders school present exchanges in years gone by. The narrator even intrudes to remind her of the true m...more
Love, love, love this series. I gave this to my six-year-old because she's just learning to read, and she can't put it down. She has favorite sections that she'll open to, and she'll just giggle over and over again.
The illustrations and storyline are so cute that parents shouldn't be deceived by all of the pink within the pages. Even my nephews love reading about this spunky mouse who can't help but be in the Christmas spirit. The plot is fun and deals with the struggles that most kids have whe...more
The illustrations and storyline are so cute that parents shouldn't be deceived by all of the pink within the pages. Even my nephews love reading about this spunky mouse who can't help but be in the Christmas spirit. The plot is fun and deals with the struggles that most kids have whe...more
Graphic-Novel
Ages 7 and up
Paperback
This book is apart of the Babymouse Series. There are 16 stories that take you on an adventure with babymouse. Book number 15 A Very Babymouse Christmas talks about babymouse missing the meaning of christmas and only wanting Presents. Faced with three problems Babymouse must overcome her ways to get to her presents. This book teaches young readers the meaning of christmas. So many of them can relate to babymouse because they too live to get up to see whats unde...more
Ages 7 and up
Paperback
This book is apart of the Babymouse Series. There are 16 stories that take you on an adventure with babymouse. Book number 15 A Very Babymouse Christmas talks about babymouse missing the meaning of christmas and only wanting Presents. Faced with three problems Babymouse must overcome her ways to get to her presents. This book teaches young readers the meaning of christmas. So many of them can relate to babymouse because they too live to get up to see whats unde...more
This was a more entertaining read than I anticipated. I thought that the way Jennifer Holm separates herself in the book with the use of square boxes really lets kids understand how to interpret the book. As a reader, it almost gives you the sense that you are the narrator and are interacting with Babymouse during her choas. This particular book was great for kids because they certainly can relate to wanting the coolest item on the market for christmas and seem to get caught up in the wait for t...more
I liked this book because it captures the essence of what the holidays are supposed to be about. We read about all the holidays different families celebrate and things to be thankful for. Yet, babymouse only seems to care about the Whiz Bang she is dreaming about for Christmas. She finally gets her Whiz Bang christmas morning, but the batteries aren't included so babymouse can't play with it yet. Instead, she plays with her sister and one of her new toys and spends time with her family. This is...more
This holiday season, our beloved mouse is eager to get the hot new does-it-all phone, a Wizbang, which already the Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm give a nod to the adults and mock our desire for the latest, greatest tech products. Babymouse tries to con Santa with various disguises and gets taken back to the Ghosts of Mean Girls Past as she, hopefully, learns a lesson. Will there be a "typical" ending for her? Read A Very Babymouse Christmas, and then do someone a favor and give them a copy....more
I will cut the Holms some slack because, hello, they created Babymouse. But this one was not my favorite! I feel like Babymouse just all of a sudden stops being so greedy and I wanted more of an aha moment I think (Babymouse IS on a higher learning level than most literature out there today) than what I'm given as to the True Meaning of Christmas. But obvs, I will continue to read Babymouse until the day I die. I just wanted a bit more from this edition. The Christmas cards at the end were funny...more
I thought this book was fantastic! Any young reader will enjoy this or even a classroom full of students for a read aloud. During the holiday season, most children find an absolute joy in reading anything that has to do with this time of year! It is relatable to children because similar to Babymouse, children look forward to the presents. At a young age, it is hard to have an appreciation for anything other than the gifts and this story helps children to see otherwise and realize that this more...more
I loved this book, and how very similar it was to a child's idea of Christmas. Presents presents presents!! There were lots of other things happening that went un-noticed, and it was an interesting take on a child's idea of Christmas. She is so cute, and a great character for a series. The reader can relate to her immediately, and are interested in following her throughout the other books, which is a great way to keep students reading. This is a great book, and I would venture that the rest of t...more
Absolutely hilarious. Genuinely all-ages fun. I highly recommend this for parents who have a wide range of ages to please with the nightly read -- or for anyone who enjoys great humor writing. My son and I sat down with it tonight, and the Mohawk-sporting teen was laughing as much as I was. Clever and funny and makes some great points without being ham-handed. Can't wait to see what other Babymouse books my library carries.
I confess this is my first Babymouse book. I read it for the SharpSchu December book club. It took me a bit to get into it, but I ended up enjoying it. Graphic novels are hard for me, but I know they're popular with kids, so I'm trying to be open-minded. I love the narrator throughout, and I just taught my fourth graders about allusion, so I could share this with them.
being in the christmas spirit i decided to read this book of the babymouse series. As christmas is approaching and babymouse and her sister only want one thing babymouse wants whiz bangs. Picturing other presents babymouse realizes that this is the best one and gets it on christmas but with no batteries but still has fun with it. Great story to read around this time of year.
Babymouse is back with an adorably pink holiday lesson for us all.
Celebrate the reason for the season: spending time together. It's worth more than all the Whiz-bangs in the world.
Babymouse is obsessed with presents (especially exciting when Babymouse celebrates Hanukkah with a friend and discovers there are 8 days of gifts) but as always, she comes around.
Celebrate the reason for the season: spending time together. It's worth more than all the Whiz-bangs in the world.
Babymouse is obsessed with presents (especially exciting when Babymouse celebrates Hanukkah with a friend and discovers there are 8 days of gifts) but as always, she comes around.
I loved this book!!! Every little kid loves Christmas for the same reason.... presents! It is hard for parents to explain to their kids that Christmas is not just about gifts. This book teaches that it is not just about the presents and whether or not kids understand that the first time they read it, they definitely will understand it eventually!
I liked these books. I actually read a couple of them, and I felt this one was the better of the three. I loved how they explain Christmas, and yet they did it in a funny way as well. I like the pictures and how they are set up for a great children's graphic novel.
Guess what Babymouse wants for Christmas from her secret Santa classmate? A whizbang.
Guess what Babymouse gets? Whisker conditioner. From Felicia. :)
Typical.
LOVE Babymouse! I think I love her more than any other character in a book!!
Guess what Babymouse gets? Whisker conditioner. From Felicia. :)
Typical.
LOVE Babymouse! I think I love her more than any other character in a book!!
Nov 12, 2012
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I absolutely loved this book. I think it was a well written book that really warns against being greedy. It stresses the importance of valuing family and other things above just presents at Christmas time - questions where the focus really is.
Merry Christmas! Okay, so it's a little early, but you'll still love this newest title all about BABYMOUSE! This time she wants the new, fancy technogadget for Christmas. It's all she can think about! But is it really what Christmas means for her?
This book, found on Great Graphic Novels for kids, would be most fitting for Grades 2-5. The audience I feel this book aims towards are girls, however boys would enjoy it as well. Children would enjoy this book because of the comics and detailed illustrations.
I love Babymouse.
And I love Christmas.
So I loved this book....and all the references of traditional Christmas stories.
Haiku Review:
Christmas time again
BabyMouse want a whizbang
but will she get it?
And I love Christmas.
So I loved this book....and all the references of traditional Christmas stories.
Haiku Review:
Christmas time again
BabyMouse want a whizbang
but will she get it?
I still like this one. Though just like the Christmas Splat book ... wouldn't it be nice if she learned how to share and serve others in this one? Instead of being so self-centered?
It's still funny and cute, though.
It's still funny and cute, though.
Very fun read--I particularly enjoyed how subtle and non-preachy a message the creators can communicate with a few well drawn nearly wordless panels near the end... ("stuff is not all there is to Christmas")
I am usually not one for comic books, but I really liked this one because it was so funny!For example:when Babymouse blurted out to "Santa Clause" at the mall: It wasn't my fault the goldfish died I thought they LIKED to drink hot chocolate!!My reaction- Very smart Babymouse, very smart.
Another hilarious installment of Babymouse. I love all the clever, fun humor in these books. And yes, I was happy to see that the troublesome gnomes are still "no trouble at all." :)
Again as usual Baby-mouse books Very...FUNNY! A awesome book about Baby-mouses Christmas wish, a "Whiz Bang" But At the end she sees that Christmas is all about love and togetherness.
Another awesome Babymouse book! You can't help but to love this character. It will be hard to keep this one hidden from my students for the next month!
I had this signed by the author at NCTE as a gift to my granddaughter. I had to read it first, of course:). Very cute book. I just love the Babymouse spunk!
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Jennifer L. Holm is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series -- the popular Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, i...more
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Nov 24, 2012 10:08am