Product Description

in this fifth adventure featuring the disaster-prone little rabbit and his family, Davy takes his father's words about Santa Claus and sharing to heart. So when Davy sees hungry animals in the snow, he shares his family's winter stores. His family is horrified, fearing they may all starve over the winter. Then, on Christmas Eve, Davy's generosity is rewarded, and he and his family learn firsthand that sharing is the true meaning of Christmas. Full-color illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3071985 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Calendar

Features

• ISBN13: 9781558589841
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
• Notes:

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2?Davy fans will not be disappointed in this story about the young rabbit who always finds himself in some sort of predicament. The day after his father tells him and his siblings about the characteristics that Santa appreciates (e.g., being kind, loving, and helpful), Davy is left at home alone. As he spies hungry animals, he remembers his father's words and proceeds to share the family's food supply with the starving creatures. Upon their return to the burrow, his parents and siblings express their disapproval at Davy's generosity. However, after a brief discussion, they realize Davy's good intentions and cooperate by carefully rationing their meals. In the spirit of Christmas, Davy's goodness is rewarded and all is well. The story is rather syrupy; Davy continues his kindness by sharing any extra crumbs. Later, on Christmas Eve, the animals thank him and his family with delicious gifts and a promise to show him where the nicest things grow during the next season. Tharlet's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations enliven the text. Children will particularly enjoy the pictures of Davy clutching, pulling, and dragging his toy bunny throughout the story.?MMH
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Ages 4^-8. In the fifth book featuring the little bunny Davy, the simple theme of sharing is captured when Davy makes a well-intentioned blunder. Davy's father has just told his five children that Santa Claus likes everyone to share and to help one another, a message that Davy takes to heart. While his family's away, he empties the larder, bit by bit, to feed hungry animals outside in the snow. The stores of corn he scatters to the birds; bundles of hay he hauls to the deer; apples and carrots he tosses to small creatures. He's sure everyone (and certainly Santa) will be proud of him but feels dejected when his family has quite the opposite response. How will they last the winter without food? The soft, cozy illustrations, absolutely suited to the story, give a visual lesson in how a family pulls together in hard times. The rabbits, with their full range of facial expressions, do indeed survive, only to discover on Christmas Eve that Davy's generosity returns to them twofold. Shelley Townsend-Hudson

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Customer Reviews

The best christmas book I read for years
As a storyteller, every Christmas was a struggle, which books will I read this year? They were all nice stories, but none was better. Until I read this one. It was an instant hit. ALL the children loved it. Davy is an admirable character, he is like a regular 4 years old, innocent and willing to do some good... not thinking he can do some arm to his own family. A touching story that brings parents and children together.

Precious and Charming Story of Giving
"Merry Christmas, Davy!" is the fifth book in Brigitte Weninger and Eve Tharlets' "Davy" series. These books are all about a young bunny boy who is sweet and kind, but sometimes gets into trouble because his good intentions cause him to make mistakes. Or at least, they seem like mistakes, but especially around Christmas, doing nice things has a way of making others open their hearts as well.

In this story, Father Rabbit reminds the kids of Santa Claus and the way that he likes children to behave. They remember their lessons well --- Santa Claus rewards being good, helping one another, sharing things and kindness. When Davy notices animals in need of food due to a harsh winter, he decides to share his family's food, not realizing that this will deprive his family. At first, the Rabbits are mad, but when they think about what Davy has done, they band together in a wonderful show of generosity.

The illustrations are soft, charming, and touching. The text is good for read-aloud, but may be a bit lengthy for younger readers to read on their own. So this is a story probably best shared by families and the lesson it teaches is great for all families.

being kind to others
The kids (1&3years)love this book and the story is sending a great message about sharing and considering others.