Holly's Christmas Eve

by Wendy Watson

When Bad Cat knocks her off the tree, Holly the ornament must get fixed and return to the tree in time for Santa's arrival, thus with the help of her fellow-ornament friends, Cloth Bear and Tin Horse, she is able to get patched up and back in place with time to spare.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Wendy Watson is an author and illustrator of children's books. She is the daughter of Nancy Dingman Watson and Aldren A. Watson and the sister of Clyde Watson.

Reviews

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another hidden treasures that we have found to read for Christmas. I love how the illustrations are colorful and bring out a lot of the green and reds. This story is so sweet and is not very long. I love how it's in the eyes of the ornaments and not a human. So things are named differently based on what the ornaments think they are called. Cassie loved this story and loved looking at the little girl ornament throughout the book. This book is really cute and perfect for Christmas.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was charming. We see Christmas night through the eyes of an ornament. Old fashioned glass and wood ornaments at that. A Bad Cat gets into the tree and causes a search for a lost arm that is eventually mended by Santa. This story was light hearted and heartwarming. It’s a perfect christmas tale.
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[extraordinary ordinary whimsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this story of the ornaments coming to life and going on an adventure. One of our new favorites.

[Tricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

the life of a christmas tree ornament threatened by bad cat and vacuum cleaner may scare some small ones. at least it is different than the usual santa/reindeer/little woodland critters formula.

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, although a bit weird.