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Growin' Christmas
Based on a true story on the outskirts of Tucson in the early 1920s, this heart-warming Christmas tale of hard-work and sacrifice is exquisitely illustrated, and perfect for taking the whole family from Thanksgiving to Christmas, New Years and beyond.
- GenresChristmas
41 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2020
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January 4, 2021
Story, art, message, simplicity, reality, hope, heartache, appeal for multiple ages and tastes—this book has them all.
I expected and hoped for a specific conclusion by the middle of the book, yet the end still took me by surprise. For a moment I was there with the boys and their families and I cried. It was a beautiful experience.
I expected and hoped for a specific conclusion by the middle of the book, yet the end still took me by surprise. For a moment I was there with the boys and their families and I cried. It was a beautiful experience.
February 10, 2021
A heartwarming story of sacrifice, accompanied by the most charming and beautiful illustrations. Highly recommended!
December 30, 2020
Elspeth Young, the illustrator, gifted my mom this book who gifted it to me and said she painted me on pg34 as Petey’s mom. I was so very touched by this and so honored. I cried when I read this very sweet, beautiful book. It was my favorite Christmas gift. This book is a gem with an amazing message and the most beautiful art. A favorite to me personally and also to my whole family. Thank you Elspeth!!
December 9, 2020
Possibly my favorite childrens Christmas book and I LOVE childrens Christmas books. Beautiful illustrations to go along with a perfect little story.
December 16, 2020
LOVED this book--my kind of Christmas story! It's a true story and one children and adults will enjoy. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. I get a new picture book for Christmas every year and some years, it's hard for me to find one I love but this is definitely my choice this year. As most of my friends on Goodreads have Utah connections, you'll be interested to know it's written and illustrated by Utahns. I know you all well enough to be bold enough to say...You're going to love it! JaNeal, Tessa, Karen and April, thinking especially of you!
December 7, 2020
What a sweet beautiful true story for Christmas! The illustrations are BEAUTIFULLY done! The message of giving is perfect❤
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