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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Children's Christian Christmas comic fiction
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The six Herdman siblings are notorious for bullying, stealing, swearing, and causing havoc wherever they go. When they hear that Sunday school offers snacks, they appear at church and claim every leading role in the annual Christmas pageant. Their blunt questions and unruly interpretation of the Nativity horrify adults who believe they already understand both the story and the children. Hilarious and unexpectedly moving, this family classic suits readers who enjoy chaotic ensembles, church-pageant mishaps, compassionate humor, and Christmas stories that expose self-righteousness while making an old account feel newly immediate.
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Comic bullying and misbehavior · Fire mentioned · Dated language in older editions
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Chocolate Milk
An easy chocolate treat for a family read-aloud full of Christmas chaos and unexpected tenderness.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Makes 1 serving.
- Pour the milk into a glass and add 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup.
- Stir well until the syrup is fully mixed in. Taste and add more syrup if you like a richer chocolate flavor.
- For a warm version, gently heat the mixed chocolate milk in a small saucepan, stirring until warm; do not boil. Pour into a mug and let it cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.
- Garnish: Top with a swirl of whipped cream, if desired.
- Glassware: Tall glass for cold chocolate milk; mug for the warm version.
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Copper Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A cool pint of copper ale is ready whenever the story calls for a pause.
What you'll need
- 12 oz Copper ale
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How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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