![]() Pretty hard to get into the Christmas spirit. Whitman’s kids are driving her crazy, the Santiagos are lonely, the Wozenskys and DiPalmas are worried about money, Ms. The holidays are often a stressful time, and people are out of sorts. ![]() On the way downstairs, Papi and José encounter some of the neighbors who live in their apartment building. Papi thinks that’s actually a good idea, so they put the roast in a big box to take it to Regular Ray’s Pizzeria. Jokingly, young José says what they need is a big pizza oven. She’s also homesick for Puerto Rico, where she could have easily cooked the roast outside. It’s Christmas Eve and Mami is beside herself. Most important, this story is about the power of food - to soothe the savage breast, bring people together, and beget joy. Miracle on 133rd Street (Atheneum, 2015) contains just the right ingredients for a satisfying, heartwarming read: family, friends, neighbors, sharing, a little bit of magic, music, and even a mustached pizza chef! Mmmmmm! There’s nothing like the tantalizing aroma of a brand new picture book to put me in a happy holiday mood. Even better when it’s been cooked up by two immensely talented women - multiple Emmy award winner Sonia Manzano and two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marjorie Priceman.
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