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Sunny the Meerkat #2
Meerkat Christmas
Sunny the meerkat travels the world in the search of the perfect Christmas.
Sunny wants a white Christmas, with a decorated tree, carols and sprouts for dinner . . . none of which he can see at home in the Kalahari desert. So off he heads to find the perfect Christmas elsewhere, before realizing that maybe Christmas isn't all about the trimmings.
Sunny wants a white Christmas, with a decorated tree, carols and sprouts for dinner . . . none of which he can see at home in the Kalahari desert. So off he heads to find the perfect Christmas elsewhere, before realizing that maybe Christmas isn't all about the trimmings.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2019
About the author
Emily Gravett
77 books262 followersEmily Gravett is twice winner of the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Bronze Award for WOLVES and LITTLE MOUSE'S BIG BOOK OF FEARS. An author/illustrator of unique talent and tremendous skill, she has a host of critically acclaimed books to her name, including BLUE CHAMELEON, WOLF WON'T BITE! and AGAIN! Emily lives in Brighton with her partner and their daughter.
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December 11, 2020
Sirsnīgs stāsts par Ziemassvētku sajūtas meklēšanu.
December 22, 2021
4.5 STARS This is fun! My children both really enjoyed it. Emily Gravett is sometimes a miss for me, but I love books like this with little lift the flap bits, letters and postcards, and travel so this one was right up my ally. The illustrations are wonderful, capturing the atmosphere of each local on the meerkat’s travels, and the expressions on the animal’s faces convey so much emotion. It’s full of humor, but also has the sweet message that Christmas isn’t about the trimmings, it’s about being with the people you love.
January 18, 2023
I like this one even more than the other Meerkat book. The Christmas cards included are ingenious! It has a good message too.
January 15, 2021
Disclaimer:
I've been a major meerkat fan since long before the rest of the public was aware of them, thanks to reading a very early research paper about them.
Also, the critters in this delightful book are old friends, first appearing in MEERKAT MAIL.
Now...
I LOVE this, and it is a guaranteed winner for kids across many ages and global locations.
The first of seven interior flaps sets the challenge- a "perfect" Chistmas, as described in an aspirational magazine every . This sends Sunny Meerkat on a journey around the world to find a place that provided every element of that perfect Christmas, which includes "well-boiled brussels sprouts".
You take it from there, and allow plenty of time to note illustration details, including those that fill the endpapers.
I've been a major meerkat fan since long before the rest of the public was aware of them, thanks to reading a very early research paper about them.
Also, the critters in this delightful book are old friends, first appearing in MEERKAT MAIL.
Now...
I LOVE this, and it is a guaranteed winner for kids across many ages and global locations.
The first of seven interior flaps sets the challenge- a "perfect" Chistmas, as described in an aspirational magazine every . This sends Sunny Meerkat on a journey around the world to find a place that provided every element of that perfect Christmas, which includes "well-boiled brussels sprouts".
You take it from there, and allow plenty of time to note illustration details, including those that fill the endpapers.
November 15, 2022
Ein aufregendes und lustiges Abenteuer rund um den Globus mit Weihnachtskarten und stimmungsvollen Illustrationen.
Inhalt:
Emsige Weihnachtsvorbereitungen bei den Erdmännchen in der Kalahari-Wüste: Es wird geputzt und dekoriert.
Nur Erdmännchen Sunny zieht ein langes Gesicht. Er hat viel über das Weihnachtsfest gelesen und dieses hier ist alles andere als perfekt.
Tannenbaum, Geschenke, Weihnachtslieder, Schneegestöber ...
Es gibt noch viel zu tun!
Sunny schnappt sich seinen Weihnachtssack, setzt die Zipfelmütze auf und macht sich auf die Reise rund um den Globus ...
Mit kleinen Postkarten zum Aufklappen.
Altersempfehlung:
ab 3 Jahre
Illustrationen:
Die farbenfrohen Illustrationen geben die abenteuerliche Reise des knuffigen Erdmännchens wundervoll wieder. Sie sind sehr detailliert und liebevoll gestaltet.
Besonders die Mimik der Tiere ist herrlich lustig und dank schneebedeckter Landschaft und Lichterglanz kommt sogleich Weihnachtsstimmung auf.
Mein Eindruck:
Eine zauberhafte Idee! In vielen Teilen der Erde wird Weihnachten gefeiert und jedes Fest ist anders.
Erdmännchen Sunny besucht Freunde in aller Welt, um mehr über ihr Weihnachtsfest zu erfahren: vom Koala in Australien und Rotkehlchen in Europa bis zum Pinguin am Südpol.
Die Checkliste (zusammengestellt dank Tipps aus einer Zeitschrift) ist der Knaller. Ganz vorne an die kulinarische Empfehlung, dass zum perfekten Weihnachtsessen unbedingt Rosenkohl gehört. Ein Running Gag, der sich durch das gesamte Abenteuer zieht.
Von jeder Station aus verschickt Sunny weihnachtliche Karten an seine Familie.
Der Clou: diese sind in das Buch geklebt und lassen sich aufklappen und ebenfalls vorlesen.
Sunny ist - egal wo er zu Gast ist - alles andere als überzeugt. Zu viel Schnee oder zu wenig! Als endlich alles zu passen scheint, wird ihm klar, dass trotz vollständig erfüllter Checkliste etwas ganz Wichtiges fehlt: seine Familie!
Ein warmherziges und lustiges Abenteuer für die Adventszeit, welches zeigt, dass es das "perfekte Weihnachtsfest" nicht geben kann und worauf es wirklich ankommt.
Fazit:
Eine abenteuerliche Reise rund um die Welt auf der Suche nach dem perfekten Weihnachtsfest.
Mit liebenswerten Charakteren, farbenfrohen und stimmungsvollen Illustrationen, ausklappbaren Weihnachtsgrüßen und einer herzerwärmenden Botschaft.
...
Resensiertes Buch: "Weihnachtspost vom Erdmännchen" aus dem Jahr 2019
Inhalt:
Emsige Weihnachtsvorbereitungen bei den Erdmännchen in der Kalahari-Wüste: Es wird geputzt und dekoriert.
Nur Erdmännchen Sunny zieht ein langes Gesicht. Er hat viel über das Weihnachtsfest gelesen und dieses hier ist alles andere als perfekt.
Tannenbaum, Geschenke, Weihnachtslieder, Schneegestöber ...
Es gibt noch viel zu tun!
Sunny schnappt sich seinen Weihnachtssack, setzt die Zipfelmütze auf und macht sich auf die Reise rund um den Globus ...
Mit kleinen Postkarten zum Aufklappen.
Altersempfehlung:
ab 3 Jahre
Illustrationen:
Die farbenfrohen Illustrationen geben die abenteuerliche Reise des knuffigen Erdmännchens wundervoll wieder. Sie sind sehr detailliert und liebevoll gestaltet.
Besonders die Mimik der Tiere ist herrlich lustig und dank schneebedeckter Landschaft und Lichterglanz kommt sogleich Weihnachtsstimmung auf.
Mein Eindruck:
Eine zauberhafte Idee! In vielen Teilen der Erde wird Weihnachten gefeiert und jedes Fest ist anders.
Erdmännchen Sunny besucht Freunde in aller Welt, um mehr über ihr Weihnachtsfest zu erfahren: vom Koala in Australien und Rotkehlchen in Europa bis zum Pinguin am Südpol.
Die Checkliste (zusammengestellt dank Tipps aus einer Zeitschrift) ist der Knaller. Ganz vorne an die kulinarische Empfehlung, dass zum perfekten Weihnachtsessen unbedingt Rosenkohl gehört. Ein Running Gag, der sich durch das gesamte Abenteuer zieht.
Von jeder Station aus verschickt Sunny weihnachtliche Karten an seine Familie.
Der Clou: diese sind in das Buch geklebt und lassen sich aufklappen und ebenfalls vorlesen.
Sunny ist - egal wo er zu Gast ist - alles andere als überzeugt. Zu viel Schnee oder zu wenig! Als endlich alles zu passen scheint, wird ihm klar, dass trotz vollständig erfüllter Checkliste etwas ganz Wichtiges fehlt: seine Familie!
Ein warmherziges und lustiges Abenteuer für die Adventszeit, welches zeigt, dass es das "perfekte Weihnachtsfest" nicht geben kann und worauf es wirklich ankommt.
Fazit:
Eine abenteuerliche Reise rund um die Welt auf der Suche nach dem perfekten Weihnachtsfest.
Mit liebenswerten Charakteren, farbenfrohen und stimmungsvollen Illustrationen, ausklappbaren Weihnachtsgrüßen und einer herzerwärmenden Botschaft.
...
Resensiertes Buch: "Weihnachtspost vom Erdmännchen" aus dem Jahr 2019
December 21, 2020
"It's nearly Christmas in the Kalahari, and all the meerkats are busy."
All the meerkats are excited for the holiday except Sunny. Sunny has been reading PERFECT magazine Xmas Extra and comparing their idea of the perfect Christmas to what they have going on in the Kalahari, Sunny is disappointed. There's supposed to be snow, a huge pile of presents, a perfect tree, a dinner that includes brussel sprouts and Christmas carols. So, Sunny goes in search of this perfect Christmas.
Every spot he visits has at least one element missing until he arrives at the mouse house. All the elements are there, but "something still isn't right." Sunny misses his family. But don't worry, Santa has a plan to help.
Cute.
All the meerkats are excited for the holiday except Sunny. Sunny has been reading PERFECT magazine Xmas Extra and comparing their idea of the perfect Christmas to what they have going on in the Kalahari, Sunny is disappointed. There's supposed to be snow, a huge pile of presents, a perfect tree, a dinner that includes brussel sprouts and Christmas carols. So, Sunny goes in search of this perfect Christmas.
Every spot he visits has at least one element missing until he arrives at the mouse house. All the elements are there, but "something still isn't right." Sunny misses his family. But don't worry, Santa has a plan to help.
Cute.
December 24, 2020
Sunny the Meerkat is getting ready for Christmas in the Kalahari when he reads a magazine about what a "perfect" Christmas should have. HIs sandy, sunny Christmas doesn't look "right" so he sets off to find the Perfect Christmas. This book is for every child who lives somewhere that doesn't look like the Christmas traditionally pictured in movies and books. For those of us with palm trees and sunshine outside or desert or whatever else, Meerkat's search and his ultimate discovery will touch your heart. As a bonus, Meerkat sends his family cards from each of his destinations and they pop out on the page like the letters delivered in the JOLLY POSTMAN classic. A warm Christmas story that shows us that Christmas can be perfect anywhere.
December 17, 2020
Another delightful story about Sunny, the adventurous and curious Meerkat as he sets off to find all the perfect requirements for Christmas listed in his Perfect Magazine. This takes him around the world to different climates, cultures and Christmas customs.
The story line is simple and humorous and will engage young readers. Gravett has embellished this with a further layer of enjoyment through added features - including the magazine that opens, Christmas cards, meerkat recipes and instructions for Christmas decorations and so much more that will draw in older independent readers as well. All extra features are sturdy and will survive the rigors of young hands.
An absolute delight!
The story line is simple and humorous and will engage young readers. Gravett has embellished this with a further layer of enjoyment through added features - including the magazine that opens, Christmas cards, meerkat recipes and instructions for Christmas decorations and so much more that will draw in older independent readers as well. All extra features are sturdy and will survive the rigors of young hands.
An absolute delight!
December 13, 2021
This is such an usual Christmas book that your not often find to read. You wouldn't think a meerkat would have a book about Christmas. Cassie loves any books with animals in them and so it was not surprising that she loved this book. The illustrations in this book are colorful and will capture the personalities of the meerkat and any character in the book. This is such a fun book and I feel like the storyline is adorable and different. Especially for kids who feel like Christmas has to be a certain way when in reality Christmas is about being around loved ones. I recommend checking this book out.
December 21, 2020
This delightfully different Christmas story follows a young meerkat named Sunny. He longs desperately for a 'Perfect Christmas'. But the way his magazine defines a perfect Christmas does not fit at all with the Christmas his family is putting together involving decorating cacti, painting snakes to look like candy canes, and bugs as ornaments. So Sunny leaves to find his perfect Christmas. He visits his friend Kev at the beach, Trevor among the trees, Robin in the rain, Penguins at the South Pole, and at home with the mice. Despite his efforts, none of the places Sunny visits are quite right. It seems there is no perfect Christmas. Can Santa help young Sunny find where he belongs for Christmas or is Sunny bound to be disappointed? With 7 festive flaps showing letters as Sunny communicates with his family, the reader follows Sunny's journey through hope and disappointment. Eventually, the reader, along with Sunny, realizes that Christmas is in the heart of the beholder, and nothing can replace family. Gravett's adorable illustrations make for a fun story time with lots of enjoyable details. A great story for reading and sharing at Christmas.
December 8, 2020
Join Sunny the Meerkat on his search for a white Christmas in this interactive and heartwarming festive picture book from the creator of Meerkat Mail. This tale of family and festive fun is full of Christmas cards to read as you follow Sunny’s journey from the Kalahari desert as he looks for his perfect Christmas.
December 22, 2020
This is a new to us children's book that came into the library for a customer's hold. It is too cute! I think families will love to read this, but it may not stay so cute for long with all the holds there will be.
There are parts that kind of pop up, cards/postcards.
There are parts that kind of pop up, cards/postcards.
July 1, 2020
If you love getting Christmas cards during the holiday season, check out this cute book!
November 25, 2020
interactive too!
December 22, 2020
The flaps for the cards will be really appealing for kids.
January 16, 2021
Nice Christmas story.
March 2, 2021
Super cute, love the letters
December 17, 2021
A very sweet, funny book about a Meerkat trying to find the perfect Christmas.
December 20, 2021
All about this meerkat in search of the perfect Christmas with a checklist. But it turns out his perfect Christmas was back home with his family, where he started 🥰
March 25, 2023
Cute. Cute. Cute. I saw the conclusion a mile away but I loved the fun style and the clever education woven into the text and the illustrations.
December 18, 2023
Brilliant
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January 4, 2022
Not quite as good as Meerkat Mail, but still very fun
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