Fa La La Family

by Scott Hoying, Mark Hoying Narrated by Mark Hoying, Scott Hoying

Overview

Light up the season with this ode to the diverse ways families celebrate Christmas, written and read by Grammy Award-winning co-founder of Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, and his husband, Mark Hoying.

Fa La La Family offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for crackling fires and distant sleigh bells. Sit back and savor this incredible audiobook experience!

Christmas is for families!

Families of all kinds.

Whether your family is near or far, born or chosen, made up of human or furry friends, Christmas is the time to celebrate with those who matter most.

With lyrical language, this inclusive audiobook celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family.

Come join in the harmony of Fa La La Family!

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company (BYR)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A fun and festive dive into Christmas celebrations with diverse families."—School Library Journal

"Cozy and filled with love." —Kirkus

Kirkus Reviews

2025-05-30
Pentatonix vocalist Scott Hoying and his husband, Mark, a marketing professional and music manager, dive deep into the emotions of the winter holiday season.

Christmas celebrations can mean many things, from lights and wreaths to presents and more. In this warm tale, everything circles back to the phrase “family is love.” Spotting calendar pages in the art, readers will eagerly find themselves counting down the days till December 25 as diverse families gather and observe various traditions. Lew’s bright digital illustrations are filled with crackling fireplaces, illuminated trees, crisp snowy days, and lots of hugs and food. On one spread, snapshots and Christmas cards present the wordfamily in various languages (“Pamilya!” “Familia!” “Usapho!” “Ohana!”). On other pages, musical notes swirl as harmonies fill the air—the most prominent one being the “fa la la” refrain of the text, of course. The authors offer a notably inclusive depiction of the holiday: Family can be “your mom and you. / Maybe it’s a dad or two. / Maybe it’s a furry friend. / Family is love, whoever you are!” Amid the hustle and bustle, two fathers, one who presents white, the other who appears East Asian—likely stand-ins for the authors—and their baby appear throughout. Sheet music and lyrics for the titular song are included in the back, along with a QR code that links to a recording of Scott and Mark performing the tune.

Cozy and filled with love.(Picture book. 3-6)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940193684183
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	09/02/2025
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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