P.T. Grumbles - Hunter, Helen Stehlin

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Résumé :
A charming illustrated Christmas story about critic extraordinaire P.T. Grumbles who discovers more than he could ever have imagined when he sets out to interview Santa. A read-together classic that the family will enjoy for years to come. When critic P.T. Grumbles is finishing up interviews for his book about the most famous people in the world, he realizes he has forgotten to include Santa Claus, the legend himself. Since the best place for an exclusive with Santa would be in the critic's own home, on Christmas Eve, Grumbles, who does not celebrate Christmas, decides nevertheless to lure him in by transforming his house into a Santa-welcoming home - with lights, wreaths, garlands, a Christmas tree, and even his very own stocking. The plan works. Santa pays him a visit on Christmas Eve and agrees to an interview, but only in the sleigh, as they fly through the moonlit sky. And, so begins a long, long night with many questions posed and even more answered. A life-changing journey for P.T. Grumbles.

Biographie:
Helen Stehlin Hunter - Honey to her friends -- writes for the young and the young at heart. Her work is inspired by the love of an ever-expanding family and the magic she sees in everyday life. Her stories are filled with humor and poignancy, depth and love. And, unlike P.T. Grumbles, she has always delighted in Christmas with all its joy and merriment! Honey divides her time between the foothills of Central Virginia and a small island off the coast of Maine.

Sommaire:
A charming illustrated Christmas story about critic extraordinaire P.T. Grumbles who discovers more than he could ever have imagined when he sets out to interview Santa. A read-together classic that the family will enjoy for years to come. When critic P.T. Grumbles is finishing up interviews for his book about the most famous people in the world, he realizes he has forgotten to include Santa Claus, the legend himself. Since the best place for an exclusive with Santa would be in the critic's own home, on Christmas Eve, Grumbles, who does not celebrate Christmas, decides nevertheless to lure him in by transforming his house into a Santa-welcoming home - with lights, wreaths, garlands, a Christmas tree, and even his very own stocking. The plan works. Santa pays him a visit on Christmas Eve and agrees to an interview, but only in the sleigh, as they fly through the moonlit sky. And, so begins a long, long night with many questions posed and even more answered. A life-changing journey for P.T. Grumbles....