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Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? | 
 enlarge | Creator: Jan Brett
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 9162
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 10.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0399238735
EAN: 9780399238734
ASIN: 0399238735
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
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Condition: Unused overstock copy with light wear to edges from shelving. May have a remainder mark.
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Product Description
Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold. And once the ice bear is finished with the trolls, you can bet they won't come knocking next Christmas Eve!
Once again, Jan Brett creates an original Christmas story full of warmth and magic. Featuring beautiful borders, intricate illustrations, and a stunning display of the Northern Lights, Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? will rightfully take its place among Jan's Christmas favorites with the whole family.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 A Gift from Jan Brett before Christmas Eve! October 19, 2002
Jeff Renner (Sammamish, WA USA)
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
Jan Brett has again combined a charming story with delightful characters and her usual stunning artwork. Each page is a visual treat; casual readers will miss the subtle clues and detail skilfully blended into the borders. The story invites lingering on each and every page. Although the story is aimed at children aged 4 through 8...readers of all ages will love this treasure. It adds Brett's usual magic to story time...and for readers without children of that age-buy it...you'll enjoy it yourself!
 Beautiful Illustrations, Dissappointing Story December 9, 2002
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book looked so beautiful I just had to get it. While the illustrations are well worth it, the story lacks everything. It starts off seeming to be a great adventure and then sorely dissappoints the reader. On two pages, the little girl Kyri wonders how her food tastes "Is the sausage salty enough? I wonder if the porridge is creamy enough?" Who cares? We want an adventure with the polar bear as it seems to indicate on the cover. The only section in the book that really involves the beautiful polar bear on the cover is when the trolls burn the polar bear's nose and he roars after them. Aside from that, it's a rather dull story. If you want to have the beautiful illustrations, I recommend it, if you thought the story would be fun and exciting - don't bother - check it out at your local library instead.
Amazing illustrations, weak story. October 16, 2003
One Strong Opinion (Austin, TX USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The illustrations in this book are beautiful and amazing. Unfortunately, this book isn't merely a picture book. It is also a story book, and the story doesn't have a lot to it. Essentially, a boy with a polar bear comes to a girl's house in the snow, and his bear scares away the trolls that steal Christmas supper. No part of the story is very well developed, and it really is kind of boring. At least I think it is, as do the kids in my life. However, the illustrations are magical. So, what to do? Check it out at the library. Not worth a purchase.
A beautiful book with a lacking story line. December 17, 2002
Ariel Pawlak (POMPANO BEACH, FL United States)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is indeed beautiful. The illustrations are gorgeous with lots of detail around the borders. The are lush pictures of snow covered mountains, the northern lights, and a snug litle cabin. If you are intrested in exposing your child to the Norwegian culture then the illustrations do an excellent job of that. The story however is somewhat boring. A boy shows up at a cottage with his polar bear looking for food and shelter. The little girl who lives there tells him that there won't be any food because every year on Christmas eve a band of trolls comes down and devours all of the food. Sure enough they hear a knock at the door as the trolls arrive to collect their food. ...In short order the trolls consume all of the food. ... I was intrested in knowing if the story was perhaps a traditional Norwegian folktale. Maybe something got lost in the translation. There is no Information about this provided however there is a picture of the author on her trip to research the book. The cover of the book would lead you to believe that the book is primarily about the polar bear but he has a minor role at the end. I think the book would have been better if it would have provided some more details relating to how Norwegians celebrate Christmas. Although this book has some worth while aspects to it you may want to read it over before you purchase it.
My first Jan Brett's book February 5, 2004
Busy Mom (Ohio)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this book. I was so thrilled when I bought it for my children's first Christmas. It is now part of our Christmas tradition ~~ reading this book and snacking on cookies. When I look for good books to buy and to incorporate in our holiday reading, I look for excellent illustrations with a fun story to tell. I also don't look for drawn-out stories or depressing stories. This book fits all of the criteria I had set out.My boys love polar bears. This one is focused on a traveling boy with his polar bear who helps a young girl keeps the trolls away from her house and eating up all of her Christmas eve dinner. It's funny and hilarious and sweet ~~ all at the same time. It's easy to read and fun to read out loud as well. It's a great addition to our personal library! 2-4-04
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