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The Awkward Critters - Christmas Rescue

  • 70 pages
  • Publisher: Zarian Publishing
  • 21.6 x 28 x 0.5 cm

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Awkward Critters: Christmas Rescue is a warm, wonder-bright holiday tale about courage, community, and the small lights we make for one another.

On a snow-quiet Christmas Eve, the town of Autumn Ridge goes unexpectedly dim. A handful of friends-Raven, Finn, Willow, Ziggy, and Shelly-set out to see what happened and meet someone new who is carrying a handmade star and a heart full of questions. They don't know the whole story, but they know what to do: listen, walk beside her, and help the town remember how to glow again. Without giving away the twists, this gentle adventure invites readers to notice feelings, practice kindness, and discover that belonging often begins with a single brave "yes."

Every page is steeped in cozy light-lanterns and windowpanes, fresh snow and warm bread-illustrations that linger like a winter lullaby. The tone stays tender and hopeful, offering space for children to name their emotions while showing how neighbors, teachers, and new friends can become a family.

About the Awkward Critters series

Created for kids who've ever felt shy, different, or new, the Awkward Critters stories follow a circle of friends who learn that being seen and being kind are superpowers. Each book can be read on its own, and together they form a tapestry of perspectives: Raven's First Day (where courage begins), The Day I Felt Seen - Finn's Story (the same day through a new heart), and now Christmas Rescue, a holiday special about mending what's dim and making room at the table.

This book is ideal for family read-alouds and classroom circles with children ages 6-10. It opens gentle conversations about friendship, grief and growth, asking for help, and the many ways a community can show love-especially when it's cold outside.

From the world of Awkward Critters: a cozy universe where every child's light matters-and the quiet ones shine, too.

  • Title

    The Awkward Critters - Christmas Rescue

  • Author

    Stepanos Saghbazarian

  • Publisher

    Zarian Publishing

  • Published

    November 2025

  • Weight

    250g

  • Page Count

    70

  • Dimensions

    21.6 x 28 x 0.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9798998749063

  • ISBN-10

    8998749068

  • Eden Code

    7375892