The Last Straw Author:Paula Palangi, Linda Graves (Illustrator) Winter squabbling in the McDonald household turns to a true celebration of the Christmas spirit when Mother revives an old holiday custom of doing favors in secret for other family members. — A touching and true story that brings Christmas to life with the "tradition of the straws". Your family will be able to incorporate the tradition ... more »of the straws in your own Christmas celebration this year with the die-cut, punch-out manger. Provides everyday application of the true meaning of Christmas. Full-color illustrations.« less