The Blade Was Not Brass — Meyari McFarland

T'was the Nit Before Christmas is a light hearted, Christmas short, that tells the story of the origin of St. Nick as Kody hears it from the big man himself. Only a few days old, Kody the first of Dustmopiers nits, is already following in his mother's footsteps. He and his three siblings aren't willing to let visions of sugar plumbs dance in their heads on Christmas Eve. When they hear a noise overhead they have to investigate. While trying to impress their parents with a bountiful Christmas feast of fresh reindeer, they launch on the adventure of their young lives. Along the way Kody learns the true meaning of Christmas. This is a heart warming tale of danger, adventure, and discovery that will appeal to readers and listeners of all ages.