Little Porcupine's Christmas - Joseph Slate Reviews

Little Porcupine's Christmas - Joseph Slate Junior Book

Description:ISBN 0060554908 /

Newest Review: ... funny looking. His mothers kind words encourage him and her assurance that he is the light of her life makes him feel warm ... more

 ... and confident. Unfortunately the other animals, like many children can be cruel to some one who is different. Little porcupine's wish to be in the play only inspires ridicule, but he graciously accepts the job of stage manager, building the props, raising the curtain and cleaning up after the other animals. All the while his mothers words "You are the light of my life" comfort him. If you do not wish to learn the ending then please stop reading here, but this is a children's book, and we know it can not end...more

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Little Porcupine's Christmas - Joseph Slate: A little known Christmas story well worth looking for. (465 words)
by - written on 07/11/10 (Very useful, 56 readings)
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Little Porcupine's Christmas is written by Joseph Slate, and illustrated by Felicia Bond, who is better known as the illustrator of the "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" series. The illustrations have a a simple charm that you can not help but admire, but the real magic of this book is in the story. I really think this book is a gem, that has some how never found the fame and recognition it deserves. The story begins when Little Porcupine tells his Mother about the upcoming Christmas play. He wants to try out, but is afraid he is too funny looking. His mothers kind words encourage him and her assurance that he is the light of her life makes him feel ...  Read the complete review