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    Carl the Christmas Carp
    Carl the Christmas Carp
    Carl the Christmas Carp
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    Carl the Christmas Carp

    By Ian Krykorka and Vladyana Krykorka

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    Every year, Radim's family has a delicious carp for Christmas dinner, selected from the huge wooden barrels that line the streets of Prague in December. But this year, when Radim sits by the bathtub feeding breadcrumbs to the fish that his father has chosen, he sees more than a delectable meal.

    In Carl the Christmas Carp, Ian Krykorka writes a story drawn from his mother's childhood and from life in present day Prague as well. In the vibrant illustrations, Vladyana Krykorka lovingly recreates the city of her birth and her youth, down to the last glorious detail.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOrca Book Publishers
    Release dateSep 1, 2006
    ISBN9781551437996
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      In this Czech Christmas tale, Radim and his father choose a traditional carp for Christmas dinner and bring it home to live in the family bathtub until the big day. However, Radim becomes very attached to Carl the carp and sets him free in the river. Christmas references throughout the book make it as universal as it is unique, and bright, mixed-media illustration by Vladyana Krykorka bring the story to life.

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