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In this article, Kiosk children tell in their own words the Christmas stories they like best.
This writer would like to mention one adult story.
The Cat Who Came for Christmas; a true story by Cleveland Amory. Amory was in an alley close to his home when he spotted a filthy, dirty, wounded cat that was very frightened.
The book tells about the dramatic transformation of the cat after Armory brought it home.
The book concludes by addressing animal rights and other animal related issues.
A Christmas Day Kitten by James Harriot This book has festive illustrations along with a story about an orphanage kitten that gets to a new family.
It is a great book for an animal lover or someone who wants to become a veterinarian. Jessica Bowen Abowain Pryor- Age 14 The Nutcracker At the end, the nutcracker comes to life and they go to the land of sweets. Gen Gamble – Age 7 Christmas Time In Bethlehem parents Mary and Joseph, far away from home, had to sleep in a stable because they could find no room in an inn.
Then an angel told three wisemen about the Christ child’s birth, and they followed the bright star to Bethlehem to see. Three shepherds also went. Michelle McGee – Age 6 The Nutcracker In the story, she goes through the tunnel and she meets the prince. William Hannegan III -Age 4 The Night Before Christmas The reason why I like it is because it is my book, and it has neat pages that have a little thing that you pull and it turns into another picture.
My grandpa gave it to me, and the pictures are very, very, very pretty..
It has some little doors that open on some of the pages.
I like the story in the book, most of the words rhyme.
I like rhyming. Cecilia Hannegan • Age 8 Frosty the Snowman It is my favorite Christmas time story because I like the pictures.
I like the snowman because I thought it was pretty. Caroline Holler – Age 6 The Nutcracker The story is about a little boy and girl at Christmas and each year their god, father gives them a present. One year their parents gave them a nut cracker, and he was a wooden soldier that was magic and he fought mice.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson This book is about a girl who has always been in a class with a child from the Herdman family.
The Herdmans lie, cheat, steal and any other nasty thing they can possibly do. Everybody thinks of Sunday School as time off from the Herdmans — until the director of the Christmas pageant breaks his leg, and the Herdmans join the Christmas pageant. And, something amazing happens. Read the book to find out more!! Katherine Wiltenburg – Age 10 Mrs. Claus’ Crazy Christmas by Steven K. Roll This book is about Mrs. Claus saving a little boy’s Christmas. Mrs. Claus and Dixon go on a crazy ride in Santa Claus’s old sled.
When they get to where the little boy lives, they were spotted by a little girl and her father.
They chase after Mrs. Claus and Dixon.
A little while later, they put the puppy they brought for the boy under the tree. And off they go!
When they got home, Santa asked where they were.
Then they sat down to eat cookies and drink cocoa. Brandy Easkey -Age 9 The Great Christmas Kidnaping Caper This book is about three mice, Marvin, Fats, and Raymond, who try to save Santa Claus in time for Christmas. First of all, Santa Claus gets kidnaped by a fake Santa Claus. Marvin, Fats and Raymond try to figure out which fake Santa kidnaped the real Santa When they find out who kidnaped Santa, they write an anonymous letter and send it to the police. Marvin, who really isn’t into the Christmas spirit. finally gives in. And they all end up happy.
The moral of the story is; no matter how big or small, you can always count on someone who loves you. Helen Petty – Age 10 The staff of the St. Louis Public library Kingsbury Kiosk would like to thank all of our patrons and wish everyone a happy holiday season.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1991.
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Archival transcription note: James Harriot and Gen Gamble printed names retained; introductoryArmoryvariantasprinted. Child reviews paraphrase plots not new bibliographic claims.
Original source: SD_Times1991_12.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
