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Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas (Hardcover)

by Elise Primavera (Author) "YOUNG CHRISTOPHER KRINGLE lived at the Bing Cherry Hotel in New York City, with his parents, the Kringles, and his sister, Sophie ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition (Oct 1 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0152024417
ISBN-13: 978-0152024413
Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 24.1 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 431 g

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Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #234,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The companion book to Elise Primavera's much-celebrated Auntie Claus, Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas, gives Sophie Kringle's younger brother, Christopher, a turn in the starring role. Finally, Chris will learn the Kringle family secret--that his great-aunt Auntie Claus, inhabitant of penthouse 25C of New York City's Bing Cherry Hotel, is Santa Claus's older sister! When Chris overhears someone say that only babies believe in Santa Claus--and then repeats the rumor!--he is immediately summoned by Auntie Claus for tea, marmalade cake, and a talking-to. During teatime he learns of the PRUNES--Parade Rainers United National Elite Society (people who would dare to say there's no Santa) as well as the B-B-and-G List (Bad-Boys-and-Girls) that Santa makes each year. Taking it all with a grain of salt, Chris decides to use the scientific method: he'll behave so boorishly that he'll get on the List--if he still gets presents, he'll know it's all a hoax. Sophie attempts to demystify Christmas for him once and for all, sending him up in a magical elevator to the North Pole where he discovers (1) he made the List, (2) PRUNES exist, and (3) Santa exists. Sharing some of the smart-alecky humor of Jon Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series (Ozzie and Pam Spam are on tour promoting their new book We're Geniuses and Yer Not!, for instance), Auntie Claus then dashes the comparison with a sweet-as-cherry-pie maxim--"the best things are invisible"--which also happens to be the key to Christmas. Once again the whimsical, grand, richly colored paintings steal the limelight in this o'er complicated holiday tale. Still, those enchanted by the first Auntie won't want to miss it. (Ages 6 and older) --Karin Snelson

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Santa's big sister is back! This time, Auntie Claus's grand-nephew Christopher Kringle is front and center, wreaking havoc at the Bing Cherry Hotel when he repeats the rumor that Santa doesn't exist. Summoned to his great-aunt's penthouse suite, Chris learns of the "B-B-and-G List" (bad boys and girls), and arranges to get himself onto it in order to get to the bottom of the family secret. While the plot is overwrought in places, it's great fun nonetheless, with Auntie Claus's larger-than-life presence presiding over Primavera's vibrant, richly saturated gouaches and pastels. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Auntie Claus & the Key to Christmas, Oct 31 2009

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We had Auntie Claus & enjoyed it so much that we wanted more. We had borrowed this from the library before & needed to get a copy. Great story & pictures. Only bring them out at Christmas time to get in the spirit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book If You Want To Be Santa Claus, Mar 25 2003

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If you cold live in toyland for two days, would you give up Christmas forever? Auntie Claus is getting ready for Christmas. She has special powers. She has a key that leads to Christmas and a ride on her elevator that can take her any where. Later a spoiled little boy came to the door of Christmas.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas, Dec 22 2002

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BRAVO!! Elise Primavera has again created a modern Christmas classic. The sequel to Auntie Claus is beautifully illustrated and splendidly written. My children have loved all of her books, but these two are their favorites. Merry Christmas, Auntie Claus.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Treasure from Elise Primavera
I read this story to my first graders this year, after having read the first Auntie Claus to them. We were all absolutely captivated by the marvelous illustrations, and the story... Read more

Published on Dec 21 2002 by Amanda Klopping

5.0 out of 5 stars A Holiday Treat!
Another magical and beautifully illustrated book from Elise Primavera! I'm looking forward to more. Thanks for adding to our Christmas spirit!

Published on Dec 16 2002 by J. Werner

5.0 out of 5 stars Soon to be Classic
This book is a must have for the holidays. My children loved the illustrations...and the story too! Read more

Published on Dec 12 2002 by Karl Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Not To Be Missed Holiday Tale!!!
Kudos to Elise Primavera! Her follow-up to Auntie Claus, "Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas", is as delightful and amusing a tale as her first. Read more

Published on Dec 12 2002 by C. Oakley