The Captain's Christmas

When old Captain Drake finds out little Matilda will be home on Christmas without her father, he comes up with a plan to bring joy to her season. How can a lonely old sailor throw a celebration grand enough to raise Matilda’s spirits?

"A colorful, cozy Christmas tale worth adding to a seasonal picture book collection" – School Library Journal

"Without dismissing the Captain’s and Matilda’s sadness, this festive title uses a gentle tone to convey the message that sometimes the best way to help yourself is to help others" – Booklist

A warm Christmas story about the power of creating joy and cheer for others

Once upon a time, Captain Drake and his ship’s crew braved a thousand adventures on the sea. Now, it’s just him and his friend Skipper the squirrel living on his boat all alone. He tells Skipper, “It’s a good thing we are spending Christmas on our own. One less thing to fuss over.”

But when he learns that his old shipmate Willie has gone back to sea, leaving his young daughter Matilda to spend Christmas without him, Drake knows what he must do. How can a lonely old sailor throw a celebration grand enough to raise Matilda’s spirits?

• A cheerful story about community and how when we help others we end up helping ourselves along the way
• A nautical retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• Set in a picturesque seaside town during Christmastime
• Deals with a child celebrating a major holiday without one of her parents

Contributor: Beatrice Cerocchi (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Beatrice Cerocchi

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