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From A HOUSEFUL OF CHRISTMAS written by Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Text copyright ©2001 Barbara Joosse, illustration copyright ©2001 Betsy Lewin. Published by Henry Holt and Company. All rights reserved. Cover image, internal image, text, reading and original sketches used by permission. Henry Holt material shall not be published, re-transmitted, broadcast, modified or adapted (re-written), manipulated, reproduced or otherwise distributed and/or exploited in any way without the prior written authorization of Henry Holt and Company.

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