Books like Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells
Max’s excitement over Christmas reaches a peak when he vows to stay up all night to watch Santa Claus come down the chimney. Despite his sister Ruby’s warnings, he remains alert, hoping to see the jolly visitor up close. The story follows Max’s anticipation and the family dynamics of holiday traditions.
First publish date: September 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rosemary Wells
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