Christmas on Exeter Street

by Diana Hendry

Book Overview

Christmas brings aunts, uncles, friends, and strangers to the house on Exeter Street, where the holiday gradually becomes a crowded but festive occasion. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679901345
• ISBN13: 9780679901341
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Classic Christmas story

This story gives a practical description of Life and what matters most in a life of real difficulty and generosity. Bear one another's burdens we are exhorted but today Christmas seems to be so egotistical and focused on a Hallmark image that real life and real people are left out of the picture. Christmas on Exeter Street reminds us that Christmas is welcoming others into our lives with love, kindness and generosity that manifests the presence of Jesus in our heart.

Childhood favorite

My cousin read me this book when I was four, and years later I was still asking for "the story with the baby in the sink." I am so glad I finally got my own copy. I especially enjoy the detailed illustration of where everyone in the house is sleeping.

Christmas on Exeter Street

In this wonderful children's book, the house on Exeter Street goes from crowded to overflowing as more guests, both expected and unexpected, arrive on Christmas Eve. Grandparents, uncles from South Africa, stranded travelers and the children from next door keep showing up until people, dogs and cats are sleeping in the attic, in the basement, in the cupboards, on window sills and even in the bathtub! Santa, when he arrives, has to take off his socks and count on his toes to be sure he's remembered everyone. The illustrations are detailed and charming, and the story telling is simple but moving. In my family, this book is a favorite and gets read daily during the Christmas season. The whimsy and warmth appeal to children and grown-ups alike. Unfortunately, this book is out of print, so if you find it, grab it!