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Who is Coming to Our House?

Author Joseph Slate
Illustrated by Ashley Wolff
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
5.56"W x 7.06"H x 0.63"D   | 10 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Sep 24, 2001 | 24 Pages | 978-0-399-23410-1
Age 1-3 years | Up to Preschool
Reading Level: Lexile AD260L
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A modern Christmas classic about how the animals prepare a cozy welcome for the baby Jesus, perfect for under the tree or in stockings.

"Who is coming to our house?

Someone, someone," says Mouse.

As Pig makes room, Lamb cleans up, Goose stacks the hay, and Duck lines the crib with eiderdown, Mary and Joseph are on their way by donkey. All the animals are eager to welcome the baby Jesus to their home.

A warm, lyrical book your family will cuddle up with for years.

“This Nativity story’s perspective will envelope the youngest listeners. . . The rolling cadence of the large-print text makes this ideal as a read-aloud.” –Booklist
 
“Wolff portrays her animals with unusual sympathy and occasional touches of humor. . . A lovely addition to the Christmas canon.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
 
“This well-crafted picture book resonates with genuine warmth and spirit.” –Publishers Weekly
Joseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. Mr. Slate is professor of art emeritus at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught for 30 years. He now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife, Patty. A Marine Air Corps veteran, he and his wife have set foot on all seven continents and traveled in 39 countries. They have lived in both Japan and Italy. View titles by Joseph Slate
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Ashley Wolff  is the author and/or illustrator of over 55 children’s picture books including I Love My Mommy Because and I Love My Daddy Because, Stella and Roy Go Camping, Me Baby, You Baby, The Wild Little Horse, Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?, I Call My Grandma Nana and the beloved  Miss Bindergarten Series. Her books have won numerous state and national awards. View titles by Ashley Wolff

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A modern Christmas classic about how the animals prepare a cozy welcome for the baby Jesus, perfect for under the tree or in stockings.

"Who is coming to our house?

Someone, someone," says Mouse.

As Pig makes room, Lamb cleans up, Goose stacks the hay, and Duck lines the crib with eiderdown, Mary and Joseph are on their way by donkey. All the animals are eager to welcome the baby Jesus to their home.

A warm, lyrical book your family will cuddle up with for years.

Praise

“This Nativity story’s perspective will envelope the youngest listeners. . . The rolling cadence of the large-print text makes this ideal as a read-aloud.” –Booklist
 
“Wolff portrays her animals with unusual sympathy and occasional touches of humor. . . A lovely addition to the Christmas canon.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
 
“This well-crafted picture book resonates with genuine warmth and spirit.” –Publishers Weekly

Author

Joseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. Mr. Slate is professor of art emeritus at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught for 30 years. He now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife, Patty. A Marine Air Corps veteran, he and his wife have set foot on all seven continents and traveled in 39 countries. They have lived in both Japan and Italy. View titles by Joseph Slate
© Sabin Russell
Ashley Wolff  is the author and/or illustrator of over 55 children’s picture books including I Love My Mommy Because and I Love My Daddy Because, Stella and Roy Go Camping, Me Baby, You Baby, The Wild Little Horse, Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?, I Call My Grandma Nana and the beloved  Miss Bindergarten Series. Her books have won numerous state and national awards. View titles by Ashley Wolff

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