School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-Cat siblings Harry and Emily must defer some of the pleasures of Christmas when a snowstorm prevents the family from driving to Grandma and Grandpa's, but they discover the beauty of a living tree covered with snow and icicles and the joy of making popcorn and cranberry decorations for deer to eat. The chief delight is in the characters' natural dialogue as they interact, despite restrictions imposed by the beginning-reader format. As in the other titles in the series, naive ink-with-watercolor illustrations help decode the text and add a light, childlike quality to the book.-S. P. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Because a snowstorm delays their trip to their grandparents' house, Harry the cat and his sister Emily have no tree on Christmas day, until they decide to decorate an outdoor tree with strings of popcorn and cranberries. The simple drawings of the chunky cat children are just right for this easy chapter book, and Emily's perfectionist tendencies add pizzazz. From HORN BOOK Spring 2004, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 1-2.ittens Harry and Emily return for another holiday story in this engaging series for beginning readers. Planning to spend Christmas at their grandparents' house, Harry and Emily help with preparations such as buying a tree and packing for the trip. The next morning, when a snowstorm delays their planned departure, they amuse themselves by decorating an outdoor Christmas tree with edible treats for wildlife. Good storytelling makes a solid foundation for the childlike look of the illustrations and simple tone of the writing. As they read the four short chapters, children will enjoy the activities and empathize with the emotions of these winsome kittens. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2003 Booklist
