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K-3
Illustrated by
Marjorie Priceman.
When the Christmas Eve roast won't fit in their tiny oven, José suggests they use a pizza oven; he and Papi head to Regular Ray's Pizzeria. Nearly everyone is curmudgeonly along the way until the roast's aroma knocks some holiday cheer into them. A cheerful Christmas story notable for its nonchalantly multiethnic cast and vibrant urban setting, brought to life in bright, swirling illustrations.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2015