Absolutely Lucy #7: Lucy's Holiday Surprise - Lucy

Marc Notes: A Stepping Stone book.; With still unnamed twin baby sisters at home, Bobby, owner of an boisterous pet beagle, is worried that his parents will have no time to celebrate Christmas. Biographical Note: For over twenty years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including "The Golden Rule," "Jack: The Early Years of John F. Kennedy," and her Absolutely Lucy series. She is also the children s book editor at "Booklist.""Publisher Marketing: Adopted twin girls, a precocious pup, and a busy holiday season make Christmas at the Quinns house a bit crazy! Bobby is excited to have two adopted baby sisters, but he s also excited for Christmas. While his parents take care of the babies, Bobby and his beagle, Lucy, play in the snow and even build a snow beagle! But as Christmas gets closer, Bobby starts to worry. His parents haven t had time to decorate the house, or get a tree, or bake cookies. Will the Quinn family be able to get ready for Christmas before it s too late? With a little help from friends, family, and one special beagle, they just might! Fans of Puppy Place and Magic Puppy will love this sweet holiday story in the Absolutely Lucy series." Contributor Bio:  Cooper, Ilene Ilene Cooper is the children's book editor of "Booklist "magazine. She is also the author of several novels, picture books, and works of nonfiction, including "The Golden Rule", "Sam I Am", and "Jack: The Early Years of John F. Kennedy". She lives and works in Chicago. Contributor Bio:  Fitzgerald, Royce Kevin Markey thinks "rain" and "out," when used together, are two of the saddest words in the English language. When speaking of weather, "snow" and "day" are much better! Other word combinations as compelling in their way as a bang-bang play on the bases include "greasy slider," "late-inning heroics," and "lasting friendships," concepts that all appear in this book . . . which he hopes will induce gales of laughter (another good one) in every reader. Kevin is the author of "Slumpbuster", "Wall Ball", and "Wing Ding", all in his Super Sluggers series of baseball adventures, and several books of nonfiction. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children and a lovable yellow-haired dog named Happy. He bats left, throws left, and types with both hands.