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K-3
Illustrated by
Barbara Nascimbeni.
With help from his friend Humphrey the hippo, a selfish cat named Timothy learns about the joy of giving when Santa leaves him toys to distribute to others for Christmas. The letters between Santa and Timothy are a nice addition to the predictable but satisfying story, with illustrations marked by bright, jolly colors and robust shapes.