Leslie Tryon
Albert's Christmas
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(Atheneum Books for Young Readers May 13, 2014)
It is Christmastime in Pleasant Valley, and who better than Albert to usher in the season? The familiar Pleasant Valley crew returns for another fun-filled adventure, as Albert lets them in on a big secret. During his travels, Santa has to make pit stops, and Albert's team is on call for the job. The clock is ticking down to Christmas and there's so much to be done! The reindeer need feeding, Santa's sleeve needs mending, and the sleigh's windshield needs squeegeeing before they're down to five seconds, and all systems are go.
Leslie Tryon has scored another hit, with race-speed rhymes and vibrant illustrations that conjure up all the excitement of the holiday season. Join Albert and his friends in this winning countdown to Christmas.