The unforgettable Siamese cat Henry joins with his family for a Christmas pageant. learns that he's a natural sheepcat, and ends up returning an errant lamb to the fold.

Calhoun's telling of this charming story is both clear and endearing. Illustrator Ingraham uses shading and color in his heart-warming watercolors to highlight the main characters set in the snowy scenes of December. Henry the Christmas Cat is a natural read-aloud you'll want to re-visit time and again.