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Fabulously illustrated by H. B. Lewis, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel's hilarious romp through the land of be-careful-what-you-wish-for offers a whole year's worth of holiday fun magic.This year, I was very specific in my letter to Santa Claus.Each year at Christmas, Joe writes a letter to Santa. But they've had a few misunderstandings in the past. Last year, for example, Joe wanted a fire-engine-red racecar with retracting headlights, and he did get one — but it was only three inches long. So this year Joe is really, really careful. He describes exactly what he wants — and on Christmas morning, guess what's waiting for him under the tree! Santa has brought him a living, breathing, black-and-white penguin named Osbert. Will anything in Joe's life ever be the same? Read more ISBN10 0763616990 ISBN13 978-0763616991 Edition First Edition, First Printing Language English Publisher Candlewick Dimensions 10.15 x 0.45 x 11.65 inches Grade level Preschool - 3 Item Weight 1.15 pounds Reading age 4 - 8 years Print length 40 pages Publication date September 9, 2004