Cocoa's Cranky Christmas: A Silly, Interactive Story About a Grumpy Dog Finding Holiday Cheer

(Board book)

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This silly interactive holiday story features a grumpy dog who is not ready for Christmas. Follow the directions to clap, sing, and find the doggy cookies to try to cheer up Cocoa in time for Christmas Eve in this funny board book.

Cocoas Cranky Christmas is perfect for

• active toddlers and preschoolers who will love participating in the story
• encouraging kids to embrace the Christmas season with joy and laughter
• fans of Press Here, Theres a Monster in Your Book, and Theres an Elf in Your Book
• a stocking stuffer, Advent gift, or Christmas morning surprise
• reading aloud, and laughing along, at story time and bedtime

With a glittered cover, zany minimalist art by Beth Hughes, and a good helping of silly antics, this delightful Christmas book for 2 to 6-year-olds will capture your littlest readers' imaginations and put them in the Christmas spirit.

"The cartoony digital illustrations are set against a merry scarlet background, and close-ups of Cocoa's expressive face amplify the humor. The comical narrative is likely to draw laughs." Publisher's Weekly

Author Bio

Beth Hughes is an illustrator and concept artist who loves animals, nature, and bright colors. In her work, Beth enjoys experimenting with colors and shapes and most of all, telling great stories. She studied at Ringling College of Art and Design, as well as Sheridan College. In the past, Beth has done character design, visual development and illustration work, and is now working as a freelance illustrator.