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K-3
Illustrated by
Steve Björkman.
Loose, cartoony illustrations show young Emily preparing for Christmas, when "the most special gifts she gives won't go under the tree." Mercifully, Emily Post's descendants' latest manners pitch sidesteps the hard sell; for the most part, they trust readers to see for themselves that as Emily helps her dad shovel, affixes a pageant angel's wings, etc., she's also enjoying herself.