Dewey's Christmas at the Library
When Vicki Myron, director of the Spencer Iowa Library, finds a tiny, half-frozen, orange tabby stuffed in the book return on a cold winter morning in 1988, she takes him in and nurses him to health. Lovingly named Dewey Readmore Books, the feline soon becomes the hit of the small town, and posthumously one of the most famous cats in the country.
After penning Dewey’s first tale, Dewey the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Ms. Myron and Mr. Witter continue their literary career with children’s books about this precocious cat. Dewey’s Christmas at the Library is their second book aimed at the four- to eight-year-old reader.
This delightful tale encompassed by shiny and colorful illustrations tells of Dewey’s first Christmas at the Spencer Library. Everyone in Spencer loves Christmas but not Dewey, for he does not know what to expect, never having been through this holiday before. As soon the ornaments and Christmas tree come out of storage for decorating, Dewey discovers new treasures to explore, and explore he does.
Dewey finds a ball of red yarn, which he immediately considers a mouse. He chases and plays with the ball, soon finding himself tangled up in the yarn. That night when everyone is gone and Dewey is alone, he explores the empty library, playing with the yarn more. He winds the colorful yarn around all the branches of what he considers his own personal Christmas tree.
The following morning Vicki arrives and sees the tree adorned in the red twine. She exclaims how fantastic the tree looks, but removes the decorated tree from the library. This makes Dewey very upset. That night, alone again and feeling sad, Dewey has no tree to play with.
Spoiler alert! Monday morning, the library opens with bearers of gifts for Dewey. He soon becomes ecstatic because his best present is getting his Christmas tree back. The tree won first prize in a decorating contest, but Dewey does not care about any old contest. He is just happy his tree is back where it belongs.
This children’s tale will amuse and charm those of all ages. Thanks to Ms. Myron and Mr. Witter, along with Mr. James’ enchanting illustrations, Dewey’s story will live on in the hearts of those who shared his life—and those who wish they had.