The Christmassy Cactus

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Cozy up with this irresistible Christmas story about friendship, self-acceptance, and the power of believing from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator A. N. Kang.

Tiny Cactus loves Christmas!But she doesn’t love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again.And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish—to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can come true if you believe hard enough.

About the Author

Beth Ferry lives and writes by the beach in New Jersey where she always dreams of a white Christmas but then immediately starts dreaming about summer the very next day. She believes that the best way to decorate yourself is with a smile and hopes that her books, including Stick and Stone and The Scarecrow, bring smiles to children’s faces. You can learn more about Beth's books at bethferry.com.A. N. Kang designs Christmas products all year round, including nutcrackers, nativities, angels, and countless Santas, so you could say that she is a Christmas specialist! As an expert on Christmas, she knows that books make the perfect Christmas presents, and her books include The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon, My Big Bad Monster, No Nibbling!, and many more. The Christmassy Cactus is her first Christmas book. You can see more of her work online at annakangdesign.com.