
A new edition of a book first published in 1971. New illustrations bring a vibrant color to the joyous yet sometimes poignant verses that encapsulate the small boy's mounting anticipation and his ultimate satisfaction on the festive day.--The Horn Book.

Only five more days till Christmas! As each day goes by, Everett is more excited. He loves listening to the carolers, watching snow fall from this fourteenth-floor window, and decorating the Christmas tree. But most of all, he can't wait to open his special present on Christmas...




A new edition of a book first published in 1971. New illustrations bring a vibrant color to the joyous yet sometimes poignant verses that encapsulate the small boy's mounting anticipation and his ultimate satisfaction on the festive day.--The Horn Book.
