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My Dad Cancelled Christmas!
Written by Sean Casey
Illustrated by Quinn Casey
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Price: $15.95
Casebound Printed | 25 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9797297-0-6
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Summary
Author Sean Casey first conceived the story in 2004. The central premise - a Dad who loses it on Christmas Eve and cancels the holiday - had his own three children in stitches so they put pen to paper. The story is narrated by the oldest of the children, a little girl who tells how her Dad had a bad day that grew worse when he arrived home to a house in shambles. After rejecting their pleas and providing a stern lecture on the true state of the world, Dad banishes the two girls and boy to bed without them leaving cookies and milk. The children huddle in bed worrying what will happen when Santa shows up and Dad chases him away. Luckily, Mom drops in to say good night and provides sage advice as well as some much needed light hearted humor. Mom explains the true meaning of Christmas and lets the kids know she will put in a good word with Dad. In the morning, the kids wake to uncertainty. What if Mom failed? When they sneak downstairs, they see Dad sleeping on the couch by the tree, surrounded by presents. When the kids holler and wake him, Dad sits them down and recalls his meeting the night before, when Santa explained how lucky they all are to have each other. Like Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch, the Dad undergoes a transformation as do the children. The story is cute, hilarious and speaks not only to children, but adults as well.
About the Author
Sean completed his first children’s book, My Dad Cancelled Christmas!, in 2005. The Casey’s currently reside in Breezy Point, New York. A native New Yorker from Flatbush, Brooklyn, in addition to writing, Sean is an attorney admitted to the New York State and Connecticut State Bars.
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