The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by Barbara Robinson

On Sale: 04/12/2005

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by Barbara Robinson

On Sale: 04/12/2005

Format:

Library of Congress Children’s Books

Georgia Children’s Book Award

Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Minnesota)

Young Hoosier Book Award (Indiana)

ALA Notable Children’s Book

About the Book

This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.

Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”

The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. You and your family will laugh along with this funny story, perfect for independent reading or read-aloud sharing.

Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked.

It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.

Critical Praise

“One of the best Christmas books ever.” — Publishers Weekly

“Wiry-tough, tender-hearted, unsentimental, and consistently funny.” — The London Sunday Times

“This charming story delivers a fresh perspective on the nativity and is a beautiful reminder that God loves everyone.” — Brightly

“Outrageous, lively, funny, and wonderful. The Christmas Story shines through with a new brilliance.” — Denver Post

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780064402750
  • ISBN 10: 0064402754
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 04/12/2005
  • Pages: 128
  • List Price:10.99 CAD
  • Ages: 8 to 12
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent

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