Books like Merry Christmas Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer
Mercer Mayer's story of a young girl trying to be good for Christmas without blowing it. She has to help her parents with their Christmas wishes, which are often too high. She has to get them for herself as well. This book is for children and is a fun and easy read.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mercer Mayer
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