Every year, the Christmas family puts up the biggest Christmas tree. They hang up the most lights. And their dog, Rudy, barks "e;Jingle Bells"e; for the entire neighborhood to hear. The Christmas family LOVES Christmas!That is, all except for seven-year-old Mary Christmas. Mary wants to love it. But how do you make a Christmas celebration better when it's already as big as can be? With some help from her family-and Rudy-Mary just may find a way to make this year's celebration the merriest yet.With oversized humor and heart, this story of spreading Christmas cheer is sure to become a holiday classic."e;Friedman makes the case that the best thing to do with abundance is to share it."e;-Publishers Weekly"e;The message that one person can bring about positive change, no matter the situation, is triumphant, and the idea that the holidays are for sharing is beautifully presented. . . . A merry selection, just perfect for storytimes highlighting the true meaning of Christmas."e;-School Library Journal

Every year, the Christmas family puts up the biggest Christmas tree. They hang up the most lights. And their dog, Rudy, barks "e;Jingle Bells"e; for the entire neighborhood to hear. The Christmas family LOVES Christmas!That is, all except for seven-year-old Mary Christmas. Mary wants to love it. But how do you make a Christmas celebration better when it's already as big as can be? With some help from her family-and Rudy-Mary just may find a way to make this year's celebration the merriest yet.With oversized humor and heart, this story of spreading Christmas cheer is sure to become a holiday classic."e;Friedman makes the case that the best thing to do with abundance is to share it."e;-Publishers Weekly"e;The message that one person can bring about positive change, no matter the situation, is triumphant, and the idea that the holidays are for sharing is beautifully presented. . . . A merry selection, just perfect for storytimes highlighting the true meaning of Christmas."e;-School Library Journal