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The holidays may be near, but Santa is dreaming of a sunny beach vacation. In this quirky book of Christmas poems, J. Patrick Lewis and Rob Shepperson pair up to find humor and magic in the snowiest season. Rhymes of all shapes explore Kris Kringle's favorite time of year, and colorful drawings expose the joy and comedy of the holidays.

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9781590784389

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[A]ffable wit and infectious cadence bring fresh energy to traditional Yuletide images. --Horn Book Guide

[A]ffable wit and infectious cadence bring fresh energy to traditional Yuletide images. --Horn Book Guide Shepperson's quirky illustrations in watercolor and ink complement each poem with a variety of illustration sizes. -- Kirkus Reviews Lewis once again shows his nimble way with rhyme and wordplay. --Booklist Shepperson's quirky illustrations in watercolor and ink complement each poem with a variety of illustration sizes. --Kirkus Reviews

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J. Patrick Lewis has written many books of poetry, including Castle's: Old Stone Poems, co-written with Rebecca Kai Dotlich. His short stories and poems have appeared in many magazines and more than seventy anthologies. He writes for both children and adults and presents workshops on introducing poetry in the classroom. He lives in Westerville, Ohio. Rob Shepperson has illustrated many children's books, including, Thunderboom! by David L. Harrison. His droll editorial drawings also appear regularly in The New York Times and The Washington Post. Mr. Shepperson lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

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