Books like Harold & Chester in the Fright Before Christmas by James Howe
Harold the dog and Chester the cat are determined to solve the mystery of Howie the puppy's fear of Santa Claus. They venture into the neighborhood to investigate, with Chester's special gift for finding clues in his fur.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Howe
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