MERRY CHRISTMAS!
4 year old, Avery Nash, is an Uncles and Antlers fan!
uncles and antlers
illustrated by Brian Floca
Once a year, every year, the seven uncles gather. Shaggy coats/ scarves of red/ Two tall antlers/ on each head. Is it their niece they've come to see? Surely, yes. Is it their job they've come to do? Most definitely. And is she eager to join in the fun? Absolutely!
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2005!
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Reviews:
"The holidays just aren't holidays without relatives, and Octavia the reindeer has them in spades: seven unique uncles who come from all corners of the world to join her each Christmas at the North Pole. But this family isn't just swapping stories and presents, they pull Santa's sleigh. Kids may wonder what has happened to Rudolph and the gang, but the more familiar team won't be missed for long. Wheeler's (Turk and Runt) kicky rhyming text and Floca's (The Racecar Alphabet) hilarious ink-and-watercolor artwork depict the uncles in their glory - from Elvis impersonator to trick basketball player - with clever charm. An emphasis on counting and family togetherness adds a welcome bonus." © Publisher's Weekly 2004
"In a bouncy, rhyming text, a young reindeer
tells of the yearly visit from her seven uncles. Eccentric and unique, they
range from her speedy Uncle Uno to her literary Uncle Sven, and each one says
that she is his favorite niece. It turns out that they all gather together in
order to pull Santa's sleigh, a surprise ending that is a fine climax to this
vigorous tale. Adding to the energy are the madcap cartoons depicting brave
Uncle Sy showing off the six scars caused by his six crashed-up racing cars and
strong Uncle Four-eyes twirling four lassos at once (yes, this is also a
counting book). This saga of a wild and crazy reindeer family is guaranteed to
fly off the holiday shelves."
© School Library Journal 2004
These Uncles (and Octavia, too!) were a terrific gift from my friend, Hope Vestergaard.
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