Tough Cookie
A Christmas Story
Henry Holt and Co. · Print & ebook · September 11, 2018
When a cookie discovers he does NOT taste delicious, he has to find a new identity in this clever picture book twist on a holiday classic.
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- Who it’s for
- A holiday-cookie chase turns into a warm, wry story about being accepted as you are.
- Themes
- Acceptance, Finding a new identity
- Pacing
- Fast
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When a cookie discovers he does NOT taste delicious, he has to find a new identity in this clever picture book twist on a holiday classic. Once upon a time, while Fox was visiting the land of Holiday Treats, a little cookie—still warm from the bakery oven—burst out the front door looking sweet and ready to be devoured.
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But, as it turns out, Cookie is not as fast as he thinks and when Fox finally catches him, they’re both in for a big surprise: Sugar Cookie does not taste delicious—and he’s certainly not fit to be eaten. What’s an unsavory cookie to do? Is there another option for this not-so-sweet treat? This inventive story celebrates the joy of being accepted for who we are. Christy Ottaviano Books
A Cookie’s Second Chance
A holiday-cookie chase turns into a warm, wry story about being accepted as you are.
Come here for
- A familiar holiday setup with a clever twist
- A not-so-sweet cookie and an unexpected friendship
Expect
- Picture-book humor with a gentle heart
- A playful take on identity and belonging
Where it sits
| Christmas & Advent | 80% |
|---|---|
| Friendship | 47% |
| Funny Stories | 47% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Christmas & Advent
- Funny Stories
- Authors
- Edward Hemingway
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co.
- Published
- September 11, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Acceptance · Finding a new identity
- Reading lane
- Christmas & Advent