| Nine Days to Christmas | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida |
| Illustrator | Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida |
| Country | United States |
| Genre(s) | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
| Publication date | 1959 |
Nine Days to Christmas is a book by Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida. Released by Viking Press, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1960.[1]
In the story, Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chanticleer and the Fox |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1960 |
Succeeded by Baboushka and the Three Kings |