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Description
The Christmas Extravaganza Hotel by Tracey Corderoy tells the story of Bear, who looks forward to a quiet Christmas alone at his house, until an excited frog appears at his door holding a brochure for a holiday celebration. Bear realizes the frog is miles away from the hotel and lost, so he helps the frog find his way and they become friends. The picture book is set in a snowy woodland and is targeted at early readers, focusing on themes of friendship and helping others during the holiday season.
Quick Summary
A grumpy bear expecting a quiet Christmas gets an unexpected surprise when a hyper frog crashes his living room, turning a lonely evening into a magical holiday celebration. Kids will laugh at the frog's goofy enthusiasm, grin at the mistaken gift that sparks an unlikely friendship, and feel warm as the two unlikely pals share kindness under twinkling lights. If your child loves the friendship hijinks of "Frog and Toad Are Friends," this holiday tale offers a sweet new spin with a bear and a frog. The short, 750-word text with a 2.5 AR level makes it perfect for early readers ages 4 to 7, preschool through first grade.