How the Grinch Lost Christmas
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
In this joyful picture book follow-up to classic Christmas tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch has changed his ways.He is no longer the grouchy, mean-spiritedhermit who wants to ruin Christmas for the Whos, the residents of Who-ville. In fact, he now loves Christmas.
So, when the Who-ville Christmas tree competition is announced, the Grinch decides that this is the perfect chance to prove (and show off) his new festive spirit! Hewill make the tallest, most dazzling Christmas tree Who-ville has ever seen – even if that means turning away sweet, little Cindy Lou Who when she comes to him for help with her own tree. But when things don’t quite go to plan for the Grinch, he loses his new Christmas spirit. It will be up to one special Who to show him that Christmas is not about competition and winning.
With fun and clever rhyming verse, the book has been written in the style of the original Grinch book by Dr Seuss. Because of this, it has a similar charm and paceto the classic book, whilst also being great fun to share and read aloud. There are familiarimportant themes of acceptance and community spirit, but this story introduces new themes and shows howwe can sometimes forget the true value of Christmas even when we have the best intentions.
