Winter Holiday Stories, Vol. II

Great Joy! Author - Kate DiCamillo Narrator - Jane Curtin Frances is worried about the monkey and organ grinder who play near her window, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street after midnight. To express her compassion, she finds just the right thing to say at the local Christmas pageant. The Little Drummer Boy Author - K. Davis, H. Oronati, & H. Simeone Narrator - John Jennings Joyful drumming, youthful voices and glowing illustrations combine to celebrate the nativity in this iconographic motion picture based on the well-known Christmas song. Seven Candles for Kwanzaa Author - Andrea Davis Pinkney Narrator - Alfre Woodard This unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties. Too Many Tamales Author - Gary Soto Narrator - Blanca Camacho Everyone is coming for Christmas dinner at Maria's house. She and her mother prepare by kneading the "masa" to make tamales. When her mother takes off the ring, Maria tries it on - and is beside herself, when hours later, she thinks it has been kneaded into the tamales. How many can you eat?