CHRISTMAS IN FERNWOOD
Hattie Hops and the Christmas Star
On Christmas Eve, Pip finds a tear in the gold paper star Grandma sent her. While the patch dries, Pip teaches Hattie and their friends the folds Grandma taught her. Percy’s first attempt looks suspiciously like a sandwich.
26 pages · Full-color picture book · PDF download
Buy the storybook · $4.99One digital download for personal household use.
A PEEK INSIDE
Christmas Eve at Hattie’s cottage
What’s inside
The 26-page full-color PDF includes the front and back covers, title and copyright pages, 19 illustrated story pages, and three activity pages. Download and open the PDF to read offline or print a copy for your family.
Artwork created with AI assistance under Marchelle Cook’s creative direction.
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Read it, then color it
Enjoy the complete story with 12 coloring scenes and 3 keepsake activities in the new Christmas Star Coloring Book. Letter and A4 PDFs · $4.99.
A Christmas read-aloud to share at home
This story begins with something small but precious: Pip’s gold paper star from Grandma has a torn point. As the friends mend it and try the folds themselves, an ordinary Christmas Eve becomes a chance to share a family tradition. Read the illustrated PDF together on a screen, or print your purchased copy for personal household use.
Talk about the story together
Ask why the star matters to Pip even when it is torn. Which friend would your child like to help, and what would they say? You can also talk about a decoration or tradition that is special in your own home. Use the three activity pages included in the book to continue the storytime.
For another seasonal read-aloud, preview Hattie Hops and the Thankful Table. To meet the characters before buying, try our free online short stories.