Can't Wait Till Christmas

Illustrated by Jed Henry
A New York Times bestseller!

One of America's most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas.

Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family's Christmas tree. Mike just can't handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that's what they do.

But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.

© Deborah Feingold
Mike Huckabee won eight states and more than 4 million votes during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries. He served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, and as lieutenant governor from 1993 to 1996. Before entering politics, he worked in broadcasting and advertising and spent 12 years as a pastor and denominational leader. He lives with his wife, Janet, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They have three grown children, three dogs, and at least that many friends. View titles by Mike Huckabee

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A New York Times bestseller!

One of America's most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas.

Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family's Christmas tree. Mike just can't handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that's what they do.

But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.

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© Deborah Feingold
Mike Huckabee won eight states and more than 4 million votes during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries. He served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, and as lieutenant governor from 1993 to 1996. Before entering politics, he worked in broadcasting and advertising and spent 12 years as a pastor and denominational leader. He lives with his wife, Janet, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They have three grown children, three dogs, and at least that many friends. View titles by Mike Huckabee

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