The Wagon Lady and the Basement Brigade in the Grand and Glorious Christmas Parade
There's a Christmas party in the neighborhood today! The Wagon Lady, along with the Basement Brigade, are busy gathering the treats they need, donated by the local shops.
But a Cantankerous Clerk is out to sabotage them.
Will they succeed in their mission?
Illustrations by Polina Rukosueva.
Publisher: Madonna House Publications
Year Published: 2026
SKU: 9781773120294
ISBN: 978-1-77312-029-4
Product Size: 8" x 10"
Pages: 35 pages
“As a mother it is nice to read stories to my children that I also enjoy. And by my little ones’ attention as I read, they did too! This is a wonderful story in which humans delight in each other, and how that kind of beauty is attractive to others, turning hearts of stone into hearts of flesh.”
- Stephanie Gray Connors, Pro-Life Speaker and Author
“The Wagon Lady and the Basement Brigade in the Grand and Glorious Christmas Parade is a fantastic title for this beautifully illustrated children’s book. The plot and art emphasize that every individual is a gifted part of God's family. The book would make a valuable addition to the library of a Catholic elementary school, parish library, atrium or a child's bookshelf. It would also be a welcome Christmas gift for families with children ages four to seven.”
- Christine Straus, English teacher, freelance editor and writer for the CBC Digital Archives for Teachers
“Echo's Basement Brigade reminds us not to overthink things but to ‘go without fear into the depths of men's hearts'. A lovely little story to inspire simple gestures of love during a time of year where the temptation to complicate giving runs strong."
- Jenna McDonald, Homeschooling Mother, Poet, and Freelance Writer
“My grandson and I read the book at bedtime this evening. Grant thought it was funny reading all the alliterations: wobbly wagon, cantankerous clerk, pathetic plant. The choice of vocabulary was rich with lots of exclamation and question marks to render reading aloud most entertaining. A gem of a little book.”
- Susan Dagenais, Author, Teacher, Lifelong Learner
