Read more
Cocoa's Cranky Christmas will have kids singing, clapping, and barking through every colorful board book page--but can they cheer Cocoa up in time for Christmas Day?
About the author
Beth Hughes is an illustrator and concept artist who loves bright colors and silly animals. Based in the Midwest, Beth works on many fun projects, from picture books to animated television shows (when the dog and cat aren’t demanding love and attention!). Beth is also the illustrator of Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas and Cocoa’s Cranky Valentine.
Summary
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.
Cocoa’s 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, There’s a Monster in Your Book, and There’s 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