4.26 avg rating — 70,764 ratings

"This whole book is hilarious. It has one of the best openings in all of children's literature. And Robinson manages to touch our hearts, too. That's pretty special."

4.39 avg rating — 451,013 ratings

"In a way, I kind of wish the television special hadn't become so...everywhere. It makes reading the book aloud a little less special, somehow. Still, good humor and great message."

4.10 avg rating — 932 ratings

"Reminds me of the best things about my childhood Christmases"

4.08 avg rating — 379 ratings

"Subtle humor and genuinely touching. This is a new one that deserves to be on the list."

4.41 avg rating — 5,416 ratings

"Cute, funny, and sweet."

3.82 avg rating — 1,024 ratings

"Cleverly shows the differences between kinds of "quiet" at Christmastime"

4.11 avg rating — 1,578 ratings

"Great read-aloud for little ones--sweet message, too"

4.31 avg rating — 4,860 ratings

"Loved reading this to my kids when they were little"

4.10 avg rating — 771 ratings

"Really good read-aloud for kids at Christmastime. Sometimes those gifts that look so awesome on tv turn out to be...not so great."

4.20 avg rating — 119,972 ratings

"Classic."

4.01 avg rating — 4,883 ratings