"The year had been tough for Little Bear's father. His business had failed and he couldn't find work. There was just enough money left to feed the family."
Christmas is coming. Everyone will expect a gift but there is no money for gifts. The family make some simple decorations from old clothes and small tree branches dusted with flour like snow. Little Bear is so worried. He is sure Father Christmas will forget his family. When they wake up on Christmas morning there are parcels under the tree but who did this? How did this happen? And even more amazing the presents are absolutely perfect. You will need to read this book at least twice to solve the mystery - I had to read it three times!
Here is a video of this book read in Cantonese.
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My first Christmas book for this year is so special but sadly it is out of print (first published in 2005). Chih-Yuan Chen is from Taiwan. Here is another of his recent books:
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