Ituku's Christmas Journey
Elena Pasquali, , illus. by Dubravka Kolanovic. . Good Books, $16 (32pp) ISBN 978-1-56148-495-9
Any way you map it, Ituku and his loyal pup, Jaq, win the prize for traveling the farthest distance to Bethlehem to greet the newborn "king of heaven." Inspired by a Divine message in the Northern Lights, Ituku and Jaq paddle their kayak miles from their icy homeland to distant shores and warmer climes, ultimately sharing a humble meal with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus. Cheery, soft-edged pastels showcase great expanses of colorful tundra, sky, sea and desert. Ages 4-8.
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Reviewed on: 09/26/2005
Genre: Children's