Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians

Mary Nash was a terrific writer with a great sense of humor and a mischievous imagination. I've been re-reading this book since the mid-sixties. Very funny. I can't wait until there are grandchildren for me to read this to. While it's a great Christmas story, it can be enjoyed by people of all faiths; the characters are wonderfully human and funny.Mary Nash wrote a book before this - "While Mrs. Coverlet Was Away" - and another after this - "Mrs. Coverlet's Detectives" - but this was the best of the three.I don't know if the re-issue has the orginal illustrations by Garret Price, but there's probably an orginal copy in your public library, so check them out when you can. They added a lot to the story. Price's pictures are priceless (pardon the pun).Incidently, try the chocolate bread pudding recipe. My version is a Thanksgiving standby. Just follow the directions in the book. Serve hot or warm with whipped cream on top.

This book is about a young boy called the Toad. The Toad is always getting into trouble. This is a simple and fun book to read. There are a lot of great role models in this book. Mrs. Coverlet is one of them.

One of the best books I read as a child (5th grade) and one I read again every year at Christmas (I'm now in my 30's). I can't wait to share this book with my own children, and as a librarian, I urged it onto every child who would listen. Toad is one of the most memorable child characters I have ever come across, and this is a "true meaning of Christmas" story with a nice, realistic edge that stands the test of time. This is a real classic.

Mrs. Coverlet is a memorable character and is a positive role-model about loving children. The book contains all of the imagination and excitement that a child craves in a book.

CLEVER, FUN, WARM AND HUMORUOUS. EVERY KID'S FANTASY. AND A GREAT CHRISTMAS STORY.