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Christmas Without a Tree
As the Pig family prepares for Christmas, Charlie finds ways to bring the holiday spirit to their neighbor Grumpy Gramps Badger
30 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1995
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December 25, 2020
Read some books to grandkids and counted in Goodreads goal. 2020 was quite a year and found I couldn't focus on reading for several weeks. This is another delightful Christmas story. The three year old was especially enamored with pig family as she is really "into" families right now. Delightfull illustrations and story.
December 31, 2018
Sweet story of a little pig with a big heart. I had to go thru ILL to get it though!
September 17, 2021
A charming story of a child sharing Christmas with a grumpy neighbor.
November 30, 2022
This is one of our favorite Christmas picture books! The length is perfect for four to five-year-olds and up. It's not preachy but very sweet and cozy.
June 2, 2012
On their way home from getting their Christmas tree, the pig family comes upon Grumpy Gramps and notices his home is not at all prepared for the holiday. Young Charlie pig worries if Christmas can come if Grumpy Gramps is not prepared. He soon sets out making a wreath for Grumpy Gramps. Charlie leaves the wreath on the steps and dashes away, but the next day he see the wreath grandly displayed on Grumpy Gramps' door. Charlie next prepares a tree and goodies. Charlie isn't quite as timid leaving these offerings on Grumpy Gramps' steps. Indeed, for the first time in a long time Grumpy Gramps' house is lit up at Christmas. And for Charlie, a special visitor arrives with a sled of his very own.
A great story highlighting the importance of giving during the holidays. Charlie embodies character in giving without expecting anything in return.
A great story highlighting the importance of giving during the holidays. Charlie embodies character in giving without expecting anything in return.
February 14, 2015
This was a heart warming book that tells of a piglet who has a good heart as kids often do. Kids are so full of compassion for people and this book shows that. But I like the fact that this pig is recognized and rewarded.
August 19, 2011
Again, illustrations were better than the story.
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