Summary
The O. Henry story of the two lovers who give up their most prized possession to buy each other the perfect gift is recast with Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit playing the lead parts. Furthermore, the story is presented in an advent calendar format in that under each window of the calendar is a miniature board book that completes another chapter of the story. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Workman Pub Co
Published date: 1996
Size: 12.25 x 14.25 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Synopses
A retelling of the familiar story of unselfish giving, featuring Miss Piggy, Kermit, and other Muppet characters.
Publisher's Notes
Children and adults alike celebrate Christmas with Miss Piggy and Kermit with a collection of miniature books, numbered 1 through 24, like the windows of a traditional advent calendar, to be opened one per day and featuring gold thread loops to be used as Christmas tree ornaments.
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