Merry Christmas, Davy!

by Brigitte Weninger, Eve Tharlet (Illustrator)

Overview

Davy and Santa save the day while celebrating the true spirit of Christmas!

When Davy’s father says: "Santa Claus likes us to share things and help each other," Davy takes it to heart. Soon Davy has fed all of the hungry animals and now his family will have to go hungry this Christmas. But on Christmas Eve, they hear a knock on the door. Could it be Santa Claus? Perhaps Davy and his family will have a merry Christmas after all!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780735841864
Publisher:	NorthSouth Books
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Brigitte Weninger was born in Kufstein, Austria, and spent twenty years working as a kindergarten teacher before turning to writing full-time. She has since published more than sixty books, which have been translated into forty languages and received numerous awards. She continues to be heavily involved in promoting literacy, writing, and storytelling. She lives in Kufstein.

Eve Tharlet was born in France but spent much of her childhood in Germany. After graduating from the Superior School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France, she began working as a freelance illustrator in 1981 and quickly received international acclaim. Her big breakthrough came with the series about Davy, the cute and cheeky bunny, which propelled her name around the world.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2014
PreS-Gr 2—Taking his father's stories about Santa Claus to heart, little rabbit Davy decides to share the food in the pantry with cold and hungry animals outside, leaving his family in a tight spot. Originally published in 1998, this new edition is slightly revised. Davy's siblings have new names. The trim size has changed, some of the images have been slightly cropped, and an endpaper image now serves as the final illustration. Subtle editing choices make for a smoother read. But Tharrlet's watercolor depictions of this loving family with pudgy, oversized ears and their cozy den remain the same, contrasting nicely with the bitter winter outside. Families will enjoy sharing this heartwarming and gentle story of the rewards of generosity.—Brooke Sheets, Los Angeles Public Library

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