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 is a kindergarten teacher and children’s book author. She has published many books with NorthSouth, including her series of picture books featuring the endearing little Davy. She lives with her son in Kufstein, Austria. Eve Tharlet wa

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

School Library Journal

In the original German version, Davy's name is Pauli, but the whole story translates well. Father Rabbit has taught his family that Santa Claus wants them to be good, help one another and share things. Davy takes this lesson to heart, and shares the family's well-stocked larder with the other woodland creatures. The family is a bit concerned that they will have to scrimp in order to make it through the winter with reduced stores. Not to worry-Davy's kindness is remembered and the sharing continues. Davy and his friends and family are charming in the charcoal and watercolor illustrations.

Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen