Deck The Walls: A Wacky Christmas Carol (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This book is a rewrite of the traditional song, "Deck the Halls." In this story the children get up to all sorts of mischief such as throwing mashed potatoes at the walls, playing with their food, and sneaking desserts. In the end they are "Thankful we are all together."The illustrations in this book are cute and colorful. I have a serious problem with children throwing food at walls and under the table, playing with their food at the table, sneaking cookies while Grandma's back is turned, and mocking the adults. The adults happily clean up the mess while the children get off scot free and go out to play. This book had potential to be a fun and silly book, but sets a bad example for children. A silly parody of the classic Christmas song, Deck the Halls (tune included in back of book). A holiday meal with lots of relatives can be a crazy time for all involved, the kids in this book are a little over the top causing a great deal of mess and bother for the grown-ups. I found some truths and memories in the pages of this book, but not to this extreme. I wouldn't read it to my son as I think it would give him too many bad ideas!
What do You think about Deck The Walls: A Wacky Christmas Carol (2013)?
A great sing along book...for school age kids..Deck the walls with mashed potatoes..
—Maddy
Fun book although I thought the ending was a bit too tame.
—JazmineBullock
Funny/fun to parents but not so much for kids!
—mphommala
