The Christmas Orange
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry and Whiteside
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2003
- Category
- General, Christmas & Advent
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550050752
- Publish Date
- Nov 2003
- List Price
- $9.95
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Description
Now an animated holiday special on Teletoon!
Santa didn't make many mistakes. But he made a big one when he asked what Anton Stingley wanted for Christmas. . .
. . . Anton's list was sixteen pages long.
On Christmas morning, there was one thing under the Stingley's tree. It was an orange.
Anton was not pleased. He and his lawyer decided to sue Santa Claus. Everyone came. It was the trial of the century. But Santa Claus, alias Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, Pere Noel - has a surprise up the sleeve of his old blue suit.
Anton was stunned. What had he done?
With the sparkle and snap of a holiday cracker, Don Gilmor and Marie-Louise Gay deliver The Christmas Orange, a witty, fun filled treat for all.
About the authors
MARIE-LOUISE GAY has achieved international acclaim as an author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won many awards, including two Governor General’s awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Any Questions? and Short Stories for Little Monsters. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
Editorial Reviews
"Satirically Delicious!. . . The best Christmas courtroom scene since Miracle on 34th Street."
— San Francisco Examiner
