The Christmas Carp

by Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur

Book Overview

A charming European Christmas story from acclaimed illustrator Marit Tornqvist The traditional Christmas meal in Prague isn't turkey or ham, but a special kind of Christmas fish. On Christmas Eve, Tom... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9129597846
• ISBN13: 9789129597844
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: R & S Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Tender relationships and sensitivity at Christmas

This is an incredible book. It is well told, the illustrations are wonderful. It gives a picture of the different customs/traditions of the pre-Christmas preparations and food in a European country. The sense of closeness and understanding between the boy in the story and his Grandpa are conveyed in a masterful way. There is suspense, humor, tenderness and a wonderful winsomeness in this fresh, and interesting story. It is a book we read every year at Christmas.