num_pages: 48
description: Published over 30 years ago, Nine Days to Christmas remains fresh and relevant. Ceci's first Christmas posada party and pinata have made her Mexican town come alive for generations of readers. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this lovely story".--The Atlantic. Three-color illustrations.
language: English
title: Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico
titlecomplete: Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico
genres: Fiction, Cultural, Holiday, Family, Religion, Picture Books, Kids, Classics, Childrens, Christmas
ratings_count: 1238
places: Mexico
awards: awardedAt: -315590400000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: Viking Juvenile