The Perfect Christmas Mistake is a children's story book written and illustrated with original water colors by author, Deborah Micklus. This is her first children's book, and sure to become a classic story at Christmas time about how the first candy cane came to be. Deborah grew up in South Windsor, Connecticut and Rockville, Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland where she studied Advertising Design, and worked in graphic design and advertising for many years before turning her attention to writing and illustrating children's books. Deborah has written advertising copy for real estate agents, radio ads, and factual articles for local publications.
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The Perfect
Christmas mistake
Written and Illustrated by Deborah Micklus
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A Magical
Christmas Story
sure to become a classic!
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just in time for Christmas!!
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Rave Reviews!
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"The perfect Christmas story! My kids loved this cute story of how the first candy canes were made. We really enjoyed reading this together as a family. Your family will love it!" Lauren Cottrell, Olney, MD
"Well done!" Glenda Vandercam San Diego, CA
"Brand NEW! Just Published! Beautifully illustrated! Sweet story! AUTOGRAPHED Copy!!"
The Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work
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"Perfect in sweetness and charm! A brand new holiday classic! I can see this becoming a holiday tradition everywhere there's Christmas. It's the perfect bedtime story for Christmas Eve that will send the kiddos to happy dreamland, and parents will love reading it to them. The ending literally brought a happy tear to my eye. This book belongs in every child's library." Bill Edwards, Washington State
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