Name: Home for Christmas
Availability: InStock
Author: Jan Brett

About This Book

A warm, fun-loving Christmas picture book for families to share and love and laugh over together. A grumpy little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to his family just in time for "the best Christmas ever." Among the animals who take him in are an owl family, a mother bear and two rambunctious cubs, some playful river otters, a hungry lynx and a friend

Our Review

A grumpy troll's holiday rebellion takes center stage in this festive picture book, where Rollo decides chores are not for him and runs away from home. He embarks on a woodland adventure, trying on different animal families for size, from a studious owl clan to rambunctious bear cubs and playful river otters. Each beautifully illustrated spread immerses readers in a cozy, wintry world, but Rollo quickly discovers that every household has its own set of rules and responsibilities.

What makes this Christmas story resonate is its gentle, non-preachy delivery of a timeless truth—that home, with all its expectations, is where we truly belong. The detailed, Nordic-inspired artwork offers a visual feast, with intricate borders hinting at the next animal family Rollo will encounter, encouraging prediction and engagement. Young readers who have ever felt burdened by their own duties will connect with Rollo’s journey, ultimately sharing in his joyful realization and the warmth of his family’s welcome, making it a perfect, heartwarming read for the season.