Hababy's Christmas Eve

Written By Jamie and Joy Farr
Illustrated by Alice io Oglesby
Published by Publish America
www.publishamerica.com
ISBN # 1-59286-486-4
33 pgs. Price $16.95

There are those of you who might know Jamie Farr as Corporal Max Kilinger on the classic TV show M*A*S*H, or saw him on his many appearances on countless game shows. Well now Mr. Farr can add one more credit to his resume-that of an author of a wonderful new children's book.

Mr. Farr, along with his wife Joy, have crafted a story which is a delight to read, even for this many decades past the intended audience reader. This is the story of a camel family in the Middle East: the father, Habeebee, the mother, Habeeba, and their child, Hababy. As they are preparing their Christmas celebration, Hababy, along with three of his friends are treated to a story of another Christmas Eve many years ago.

Filled with beautiful illustrations by Alice io Oglesby which perfectly convey and compliment the words, this story will show young readers the story of the birth of the baby Jesus in a new point of view. If that was not enough, they will also manage to learn a few things about camels and how things are in another country, without even being aware that they are, a compliment to the authors and illustrator to be sure.

This book is an enchanting tale, and one that will be read by younger readers year round, not just during the holiday season. As a gift, or for your own children or grandchildren to read, pick up Hababy's Christmas Eve by Jamie and Joy Farr-they will thank you for it.