The Christmas Humbugs
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 cheer.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 1 |
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| Dewey | E |
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| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781585361083), Paperback (9781585362714), PDF (9781627532075), ePub (9781627532945), Hosted ebook (9781627535731) |
| Copyright | 2003, 2014 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Author: Colleen Monroe
Colleen Monroe is a graduate of the University of Michigan and spent many years in advertising before becoming a full-time mother. Her first book was the popular A Wish to be a Christmas Tree, also painted by her husband Michael.
Illustrator: Michael Glenn Monroe
Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe began his career at a very young age. A self-taught painter, Michael spends his time meticulously honing his craft, often teaching himself many new and unique techniques to add to his paintings.Michael began his publishing career with Sleeping Bear Press in 1999 when both Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet were released. His knowledge and experience with landscapes and wildlife were a perfect match for Mitten, as well as subsequent state alphabet titles (S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet and L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet).Michael and his wife, Colleen, share a home in Brighton, Michigan, with their three children, twins Matthew and Natalie and John, born in May 2001.
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| Full-color illustrations |