The Christmas Humbugs

by Colleen Monroe and Michael Monroe

Book Overview

Legend has it long ago, in a land not far away, magical creatures came to life one snowy winter day.

Christmas is coming but someone is playing tricks Torn stockings and broken candy canes reveal that The Christmas Humbugs have arrived at this holiday home. But do not fear, lively rhymes and merry illustrations by Colleen and Michael Glenn Monroe lift spirits and let readers know that not even the Humbugs can dampen Christmas...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585361089
• ISBN13: 9781585361083
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 6 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Feel the Christmas Spirit

This is one of our favorite Christmas books. The illustrations are nice and it reminds us that the spirit of Christmas is the important thing- not how many gifts are under the tree. There are "humbugs" all over testing the Christmas spirit in children and adults alike.

very cute!

I thought this story was a brilliant idea. The illustrations are colorful and funny. I think the humbugs will capture children's imaginations. Younger children might be trying to stay awake to catch humbugs now, instead of just Santa Claus. Only problem I had with the book was at times the rhyming of the narration was a bit forced and so in reading it I lost the tempo and thus a little enjoyment.

Fun book!

Fun book for kids & adults. Enjoyable to read & a good reminder that the little vexations around the holidays don't have to ruin your Christmas spirit. I'm going to buy a bunch of these as presents.

Magically Funny!

This book is a delight! I purchased it for my grandchildren last Christmas (2004)and they couldn't get enough of it. "Read it again, Grandma!" They laughed, searched for the humbugs in the tree and examined each and every beautiful picture for hiding humbugs. I took it to read to my preschoolers at school and they giggled and paid rapt attention - not an easy feat with 3 & 4 year olds. I'd recommend this book for anyone - a small child or a grownup with a child's heart hidden inside - as a Christmas classic to treasure!

Charming Christmas Tale

I bought this book at a writing seminar for teachers. It is a delightful Christmas story to share in your classroom or with your own children. The Humbugs are adorable little bug like creatures who try to test the strength of your Christmas spirit. It's about having Christmas spirit and how it can't be crushed because of the things it represents. It's a terrific and timeless tale!