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Informationen zum Autor Garth Stein is the author of Enzo Races in the Rain! , based on the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain (and its tween adaptation, Racing in the Rain ). His other works include A Sudden Light , How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets , Raven Stole the Moon , and a play, Brother Jones . He is the cofounder of Seattle7Writers.org, a nonprofit collective of sixty-two Northwest authors dedicated to fostering a passion for the written word. Garth lives in Seattle with his family and his dog, Comet. R. W. Alley has illustrated a number of books featuring Paddington Bear. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, author Zoë B. Alley. Klappentext Sparkly ornaments are brought out, the neighborhood's glittering with lights, and snow is in the air. When Zoë tells Enzo that they are going on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, Enzo isn't so sure. Why would they put a tree inside the house? But Zoë's enthusiasm is infectious, and Enzo knows he's in for an adventure. The Christmas tree farm is a magical place, filled with Douglas firs and Scotch pines, cider, and cookies too. But best of all, there are Newfoundlands, the biggest dogs Enzo's ever seen, who help haul the trees away on sleds. They're SO big they look like bears in dog suits! As Zoë and Enzo go on the ultimate hunt, they search for a tree that's not too tall, not too scraggly, and not too wide. But when Zoë loses her way, she learns that her family is never far behind. New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain Garth Stein tells this touching story about the true spirit of Christmas. Zusammenfassung The unforgettable dog Enzo, first introduced in the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain , helps his family, Denny and Zoë, find the perfect Christmas tree in this heartwarming holiday tale. Author Garth Stein tells this touching story about the true spirit of Christmas in this second Enzo picture book. Fans of A Very Marley Christmas by John Grogan and Charlie and the Christmas Kitty by Ree Drummond will delight in Enzo's wise personality and funny antics. The family heads off to the tree farm, filled with noble firs, cider, and Newfoundlands—the biggest dogs Enzo has ever seen, who help haul the Christmas trees away on sleds. But as Zoë and Enzo search for the ultimate tree, the snow begins to fall and Zoë loses her way. When Enzo comes to her rescue (with a few of his perfect puppy howls), he proves that family is never far behind. R. W. Alley's fantastic illustrations bring the beloved Enzo to life with lots of Christmas cheer. ...
