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This second edition of Too Much Christmas, by Sara McDaris, features joyful illustrations by Paul Rufe exploring the struggle a young boy feels when waiting for Christmas to arrive.

Joey is tired of waiting – there is too much to do, and he only wants to open his presents. Joey’s mother and he find a mouse in the bird feed. She uses this discovery to introduce Joey to Saint Francis. When a perfectly timed Nativity gift set arrives, Joey finds a new spirit, which gets him through the last days of his wait for Christmas.

Too Much Christmas

Second Edition

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Set in current time in a moderately sized city, a Syrian family comes to the United States. A fifth grade boy and his fourth grade sister start school. The boy is teased, harassed and even abused by classmates. But, there is a solution to the problem, with strong women involved.

This little hardcover book extends its plenty beyond the normal tome of the same size. The riches from cover to cover envelop bits of all the arts.

Beyond that, it entices the reader to participate in its wealth. It is a book of discovery on many levels and absorbing to readers of all ages.

Tell Me What Happened

First Edition

$27.50

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“It is the women in the book who are the heroes.”
– Ms. Rusty Bynum, author of Brushing With Death and Legacy of Galileo

“A poignant story that demonstrates the power of education itself to free us from fear and bias. A magnificent work for young readers in our nation of immigrants.”
– Ms. Patricia Sammon, author of Radio Ink

“Tell Me What Happened offers hope to children who are bullied and help for those bullies who want to make a change. This should be required reading for early middle schoolers.”
– Ms. Beth Thames, Writer, Alabama Media Group and commentator for Public Radio’s WLRH

“Heart-warming, soul-searching, and poignant, Sara McDaris’ story speaks to our American spirit (and humanity) as only an experienced observer like she is can do.”
– Dr. William H. Goodson. M.D., Community Psychiatrist

“In Tell Me What Happened, Sara McDaris shares a story that shows the power of compassion, inclusion and conflict resolution. She beautifully weaves in font, art, poetry and music, all reinforcing these themes. The book is timely and welcome in our increasingly polarized time. I give this book five stars and recommend it to readers of all ages.”

– Dr. James Byrne, MD Ophthalmologist

Author

Sara W. McDaris

After thirty-four years, Sara W. McDaris retired as storyteller for the Huntsville-Madison County, Alabama Public Library System. In that capacity, she produced and hosted Grunches and Grins, shown on Alabama Public Television for nineteen years.

She initiated the storytelling group, The Spellbinders, which offered seasonal performances of stories for the public. She was on the initial staff of WLRH Public Radio. She is a contributor to its Writers Corner and has often been selected as narrator for The Huntsville Master Chorale, The Huntsville Community Chorus, and The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.

Illustrator

Paul Rufe

Professionally trained in graphic arts, illustration, photography, painting, and sculpture, Paul Rufe has a lifetime of professional work for art studios, ad agencies, publications, in-house art departments and for the last decade his own clients.

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