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One Christmas in Our Building: A Very Merry Mystery Hardcover – Picture Book, September 19, 2023

by Johanna Lindemann (Author), Andrea Stegmaier (Illustrator)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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It's a Christmas catastrophe! Or is it? A unique, heart-warming story about community spirit and togetherness.

"Just as we were about to eat our Christmas spaghetti, the doorbell rang."em>

Emma can't wait for Christmas – the tree, the presents, the delicious dinner!

Her dad and stepmom Susan want Christmas to be perfect, but things aren't going to plan – and then their turkey disappears! Will Christmas be ruined?

As Emma encourages her parents to appreciate what they have, their neighbors come knocking to share their own festive traditions and help the family have a very merry Christmas.

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    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    9.1 x 0.4 x 11.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Floris Books
  7. Publication date
    September 19, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1782508619
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1782508618
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A fun, festive story of family, neighbors, and Christmas spaghetti

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Praise from the Youth Services Book Review, "A Great Lesson about holidays and what is important."

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Praise from YA Books Review, "A feel good story about the importance of community."

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A Publishers Weekly 2023 Holiday Books for Kids and Teens selection

'A sweet, winning Yuletide offering. With touches of humour, this charming story underplays holiday trappings and emphasises kindness and cooperation. Delightful illustrations.' —Kirkus Reviews

'Only Murders in the Building &ndash picture book style!' —School Library Journal, '2023 Transcendant Holiday Picture Books'

'Neighbors become friends in a joyous celebration of holiday cheer and goodwill to all � A well-crafted Christmas tale that is incredibly satisfying.' —School Library Journal

'This contemporary urban Christmas story gives a modern touch to the story of the Nativity.' —The Geek Review, 'Ten Kids' Books Perfect for Christmas Gifts in 2023'

'A great lesson about holidays and what is important.' —Youth Services Book Review

'Celebrations rarely go smoothly, and it's important for young readers to see that one can still be happy even when things go wrong. A feel good story about the importance of community, especially around the holidays.' —YA Books Review

'A lovely story that many adults can relate to. Caring for one another and enjoying the holiday season together is what this time of year is all about.' ThreeLittleLovesLibrary (Instagram)

'A more realistic view of family time during the holidays, one that shares the typical stresses of the season, while celebrating community, family, and friends during the holidays, and together sharing the many blessings we do have.' —KidsCornerBookClub (Instagram)

'A Christmas catastrophe turns into a spirited and heartwarming story about community and togetherness. A modern-day classic!' —MrJsThornton (Instagram)

'Filled with eye-catching and delightful details, this comical and creative Christmas whodunit will captivate and charm year after year.' —OliviaTheLibrarian (Instagram)

'A book that reminds us what is really important on Christmas and gives us permission to have spaghetti for Christmas, because sometimes that�s just how it goes!' —All Done Monkey

'The kids had fun trying to guess what happened to the turkey in this festive story of community and Christmas spirit.' —Jazming007 (Instagram)

About the Author

Johanna Lindemann is a children's author from Germany. She has been telling stories for over 20 years, in advertising and film but especially loves writing for children so she can see their eyes light up when they hear her stories. Johanna lives with her husband and two daughters near Bremen, Germany.

Andrea Stegmaier is an illustrator and architect from Germany who turned her passion for children's books into a profession. She is the illustrator of many books including We Are All Under One Wide Sky, Home and Aaalligator! When she isn't drawing, Andrea can be found in her little garden or exploring the world with her family. She lives in Stuttgart, Germany.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Floris Books (September 19, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782508619
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782508618
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.1 x 0.4 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Studied at the University of the Arts in Berlins famous 90ies. At night she was stumbling through dark basement partys and art happenings. In the daytime she successfully wasted her time in the advertising business. Becoming mother of two made her a better person - nothing better then writing for children!

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Grace Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars We love it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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My family enjoyed the fun story, the gorgeous illustrations (which sparked many conversations), and I appreciate the diverse representation.

We decided the man upstairs is a food inspector and his role in the story gave us an opportunity to talk about how he could have been included but was left out even when the rest were celebrating. Stories that give us a chance to celebrate what happened but also notice what the characters could have done differently are good stories!
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Daniel_3000
5.0 out of 5 stars A very lovely merry mystery :-)
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
I just got this book and I love it! I read it to my two daughters (7 & 4 y.), they were amazed and we had great fun solving the case of the stolen turkey. Besides that, this book tells a wonderfull story about the true christmas spirit: everybody coming together in peace, sharing food and just enjoying life & happyness.
Best book!
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Der Karma Czar
1.0 out of 5 stars The man at the end of the book is a hero
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
Leaving a turkey overnight unrefrigerated breeds salmonella. The man who threw the turkey in the garbage is a hero not a villain.
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SH
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Christmas book of all times
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
What a refreshing take on Christmas with a few surprising plot twists, a diverse cast, and the realization that life's better together. Beautifully told and illustrated. Will read and re-read every year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a relatable Christmas book for our family
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
This book is heartwarming and funny with beautiful illustrations. But most importantly, it reflects my daughters' experience living in an apartment building with many diverse families. The 1-star review is unfair because the ending was just a silly twist. Have a heart! We read this at the library but I am buying a copy to read every Christmas season.
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Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute funny book celebrating Christmas in an apartment
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
This is a cute book about celebrating Christmas in an apartment building and coming together with the diverse families you live by.
The ending is a little silly but doesn't deserve the 1 star review. I really enjoyed this book!
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Shaina
4.0 out of 5 stars Odd book but my toddler lover it
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024
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This book was nothing like i expected.. but that said my toddler loved it (like I hid it because I read it so many times) and the art was really nice and it was a nice read
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Abbey
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated book for older children
Reviewed in Australia on February 1, 2024
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This book was beautifully illustrated but unfortunately the story line wasn’t suitable for my younger children. Would be great for children slightly older who would be able to consider some of the issues raised by the family’s Christmas Day journey.
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