Merry Whatmas?
by Eoin McLaughlin
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Pub Date Oct 03 2023 | Archive Date Nov 01 2023
Faber & Faber | Faber & Faber Children’s Books
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Description
With
over a quarter of a million copies sold in the series, everyone’s favourite
Hedgehog and Tortoise are BACK with the message that Christmas is about being
with the ones you love.
“Merry Christmas!” said Fox.
“Merry whatmas?” said Hedgehog.
“Merry whichmas?” said Tortoise.
You see, it was Hedgehog and Tortoise’s first Christmas.
So they didn’t know what Christmas was.
Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it’s about desserts, Magpie thinks it’s about singing... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel rather overwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflection they learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with the ones you love.
Advance Praise
"A sweet look at what makes Christmas special." —Kirkus
"A sweet look at what makes Christmas special." —Kirkus
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780571379491 |
| PRICE | CA$29.50 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
L D, Reviewer
Adorable, energetic illustrations are paired with a fun, little story as a number of creatures try to figure out what Christmas means to them. It's cute, and a little silly, and ends with a sweet moment between Tortoise and Hedgehog.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Faber & Faber for this ARC in exchange for my review.
Sandy S, Reviewer
MERRY WHATMAS by Eoin McLaughlin is a children’s Christmas holiday book following hedgehog and his woodland friends as they prepare for Christmas. Each animal ‘sees’ Christmas as something different from presents to songs, food and decorations but for Hedgehog and Tortorise everything is overwhelming. Needing time for themselves, Hedgehog and Tortoise find a quiet place to decompress but in the end, return to celebrate a day for Christmas and friends.
Told from third person perspective MERRY WHATMAS is a sweet and wonderful story focusing on the anxiety of the holidays with colorful holiday images, simple language and text, and sweet animals celebrating family together.
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Brianne T, Reviewer
The holidays can be stressful and can feel like it takes a lot to get through for some.
Merry Whatmas is all about figuring out what Christmas means to Tortoise and Hedgehog. For tortoise, it proved to be a little overwhelming. In the end, it’s all about being with those you love!
Very cute illustrations throughout which is what my favourite part was.
Thank you Faber & Faber and NetGalley for the read now copy in exchange for honest thoughts.
Bex H, Reviewer
This little book is for EVERY-one who celebrates the holiday season. Artwork inside is sweet and calming. There are moments of humour and joy.
The progression of the Tortoise and Hedgehog's story arc is predictable in a darling way. A great reminder that the holiday season is about togetherness and seeking personal joy over the hustle and bustle.
Read this with my 7 and 5 year old and they loved the artwork and how quick they could turn the pages (as there is not too many words on the page to read before their attentions wane).
I will be purchasing this for a few friends on my list with little ones this holiday season.
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