{"product_id":"9781510766891","title":"Every Other Christmas","description":"Author: Katie Otey\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781510766891\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Jan 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 32\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Empowering Latino Futures International Latino Book Awards for the Best Children's Fiction Picture Book-English,Honorable Mention**\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery other Christmas, I celebrate with my mom.\u003cbr\u003e Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my dad.\u003cbr\u003e Sometimes I wish we could still be together.\u003cbr\u003e But my favorite holiday is special, no matter who I celebrate with.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After his parents' divorce, a young biracial child spends every other Christmas celebrating the differing traditions between the African American and Colombian sides of his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The years the child spends Christmas in Illinois with his mother's family, he crafts with his cousins and grandmother and decorates the front yard with Grandpa. They put an angel on the top of the tree, which is decorated with all of the handmade ornaments Grandma has saved throughout the years. They shop at the mall, sit on Santa's lap, and sing \"Silent Night\" at Christmas Eve mass with the whole family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During the holiday seasons he spendswith Dad's family in Colombia, the family decorates Abuela's tree with crystal and glass ornaments, Papa Noel visits all of the cousins at Abuela's house, and they eat arroz con pollo, arepas, bunelos, and tamales for dinner (and you can't forget Abuela's silky-smooth cinnamon hot chocolate!). They enjoy a fireworks displaythe week before Christmas and sing \"Noche de Paz\" at Christmas mass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No matter where he is for Christmas, he is surrounded by family, fun, and most importantly, love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery Other Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e is a picture book that explores the heart, soul, and fun of Christmas. The narrative's parallel structure highlights how each family's celebrations are similar while showcasing their exciting differences. This bookinvites any child who reads this story to reflect on what makes Christmas with their familyspecial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46819996237982,"sku":"ADS-9781510766891","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781510766891.jpg?v=1778468155","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781510766891","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}