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| Published: | 2023 |
| Author: | Alastair Heim |
| Illustrator: | Aristides Ruiz |
| Characters: | The Grinch,Cindy-Lou Who |
| Setting: | Whoville |
How the Grinch Lost Christmas! is a book released on September 5, 2023, and is a sequel to the 1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.
Plot[]
The Grinch, now reformed and excited to celebrate Christmas with the Whos, learns of a tree-decorating contest being held in Whoville. Eager to prove his newfound love for Christmas, the Grinch sets out to create the most extravagant tree, enlisting his dog Max to help carry the decorations. The Grinch believes that winning the contest will demonstrate his transformation and show the Whos that he truly belongs.
However, when the contest results are announced, the Grinch is dismayed to find that he has lost to Cindy-Lou Who, whose tree, though smaller, embodies the true spirit of Christmas. Overcome with frustration, the Grinch's heart shrinks, and he storms off, planning to leave Whoville. Cindy-Lou Who calls out to him, asking him to join the Whos in celebrating, as his ornament was missing from the tree. Touched by her words, he realizes that Christmas is not about winning or material achievements, but about togetherness and community. Moved by this understanding, the Grinch returns to Whoville, where he joins the Whos in celebrating Christmas and contributes an ornament to Cindy-Lou's tree. The Whos welcome him, and the Grinch’s heart grows even larger, reaffirming his place among them.