Dumpy Saves Christmas

By Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton

It's Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie can't fall asleep. There's a loud crash on the roof, and who should appear but Santa and a broken down sleigh. Dumpy comes to the rescue and Santa and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786807431
• ISBN13: 9780786807437
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

another wonderful dumpy story

Dumpy Saves Christmas is another wonderful addition for any little Dumpy fan. All the Dumpy stories are amazing and wonderfully written. My pre-schooler loves them all!

Creative

Dumpy the dumptruck lives on a farm with a family. His particular favorite family member is Charlie, a little boy. It's Christmas Eve, and Charlie can't get to sleep. He hears a noise and realizes Santa Claus has crashed his sleigh. Christmas will be ruined if Santa can't deliver the toys to the children of the world, so volunteers get Dumpy to help. It's now up to Dumpy to save Christmas for everyone.This is a very creative book, and a must read this Christmas.

What a delightful, creative Christmas book!

Dumpy Saves Christmas should be nominated for the Caldecott metal for outstanding illustrated juvenile books. I am pleased that Julie Andrews, her daughter, and her ex-husband are able to collaborate in writing such an imaginative series of Dumpy the Dump truck books. This book has an unusual twist from the traditional Santa Claus and reindeer story. This book is an excellent addition to any child's Christmas library. I am buying several copies of this book for Christmas gifts as well as keeping a copy for myself.