A Very Marley Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by John Grogan

Book Overview

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all? This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061372927
• ISBN13: 9780061372926
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.4" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A fun book to read

I always like to give a book to my grandchildren at Christmas. They all enjoyed this book very much.

A Very Marley Christmas

My older grandson read the grown-up version of Marley and Me; and, I gave this book to the almost-3 yr old. He LUVS it and adores Marley. On Christmas Day the nanee and popee took the family to see Marley. Thank goodness, the little one fell asleep just as Marley was "going to sleep". The illustrations are great and the story is a heart grabber.

I'm an animal lover

I purchased this book for my grandchildren after reading Marley & Me. I enjoyed Marley & Me through smiles, laughter,and tears. This childrens book will bring smiles and laughter, too. I would like my grandchildren to learn how important the human animal bond is, and to always be kind and caring of the other creatures in our world.

Great fun!

My son loves this book, as he does the other one, Bad Dog Marley. I think it's cute too!

Hilarious Christmas Story

Reviewed by Cayden (age 4) and Max (age 2) Aures and Mom for Reader Views (6/08) "A Very Marley Christmas" is the fun holiday story of Marley the dog's first Christmas. Marley is a very mischievous dog and decorating for Christmas with him around can be very interesting! He gets into everything from the Christmas lights that the mom is hanging, to the paper snowflakes that Cassie cut, to the paint that baby Louie is using to paint a snowman, and makes a huge mess! Cayden: "Look at the cover! I think that dog was naughty! He has wrapping paper in his mouth. I hope he didn't open all of the presents!" Max: "No!" Cayden: "He knocked over all of the ornaments that you are supposed to hang on the Christmas tree! Some are broken!" Max: "Oh no!" Cayden: "He knocked the tree over!" Cayden: "Why does he keep knocking things over and breaking things?" Max: "Break!" Cayden: "I like this book! It is real funny! Can we read it again?" Cayden: "Marley is a funny dog! He does lots of naughty things!" Max: "Naughty dog!" Parent's comments: "A Very Marley Christmas" was definitely a hit with both of my children! They really enjoyed the adventures of Marley and all of the trouble that he got into. The story is very amusing and Marley's antics had my children laughing on almost every page. The illustrations in the book do an excellent job at conveying the humorous situations. We definitely recommend this book for the holiday season and we look forward to reading more Marley books in the future!