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Little Porcupine's mother calls him the "light of her life," but it's not until the night before Christmas, the very night of the Christmas play, that Little Porcupine sees the truth in her words.
Age Range: 4 and up
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Laura Geringer (October 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060295333
ISBN-13: 978-0439380386
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Simple yet profound, clever, yet touching, this masterful little story is a gem. To a heartbroken young porcupine who doesn't get a part in the Baby in the Manger play because the other animals taunt that a prickly porcupine is unsuitable for such an honor, the mother's oft-quoted words, "You are the light of my life!" are consoling. The surprise ending is touching and beautiful. The story fosters sensitivity, is superbly illustrated and full of laughter and tears, and the mother's words will become part of your own family life.
This is an ABRIDGED version of "How Little Porcupine Played Christmas." It is still charming but it is not the full book. I'm just alerting you. "How Little Porcupine Played Christmas" is my favorite picture book of all time. Otherwise, I agree with all the praise lavished on the book. I use this book when I teach how to tell a story in the best possible way!
Perhaps the finest Christmas book I've ever read. Incredibly touching and sweet, great messages about perseverance and seeing the good in those around you. Warning: this book will make 100% of adults tear up, based on a sample size of four.
This book was unexpectedly adorable! I was hooked on the first page, when Little Porcupine gave his mama a "big, pinchy hug." The other animals ridicule him for being a "stick ball" and won't let him have a part in the "Baby in the Manger" play, but his mother calls him "the light of my life." He gets his chance to be the star of the play when the animals forget to put up a Christmas star. I love this book! It actually choked me up a bit at the end! We will be reading this one every year at Christmastime.
I needed to replace this book in our Christmas collection because one of our dogs ate it. I think my husband and I were more upset about it than our daughter was, we love this book.
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