Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

The movie is surprisingly subdued in its pacing, its characterizations, and its go-for-broke sensibilities.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

It is the depression. Times are hard. People are barely making it. It is now Christmas Time and things look bleak. However Booky is a sweet child that most people adore. She has a such faith in things the Scrooge would not need Marley and 3 ghost to make him enjoy Christmas. All Scrooge would need is Booky.This Christmas Booky is trying to bring her family the best Christmas possible. But it looks like she is going to need a miracle when her family falls on hard times when her dad loses his job. Watch as Booky teams up with friends, family and a very secret Santa to save Christmas.Seek this out!

BEWARE OF BOGUS REVIEWS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY REVIEWED ONE FILM. THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 Christmas MOVIES. I HAVE NO AGENDA. I AM FARE ABOUT THESE FILMS. Now with that out of the way I want say this was a great film to discover. In this film Booky (Rachel Marcus) tries to bring her family the best Christmas possible, despite hard times during the Great Depression of the 1930s when her dad (Stuart Hughes) loses his job. She gets help from her mum (Megan Follows) and a department store owner (Kenneth Welsh).What this film is about us that "Acts of Kindness are the greatest gifts you can give". Also the faith of a child is all you need at time to get you through the hard times.The story is very believable and each character is believable as well their own motivations. This film does everything right. If you have children at home then watch it with them. If you don't have kids watch it anyway. You will enjoy it.

Beatrice, er Booky Thomas, (Rachel Marcus) lives in Toronto, Canada during the Great Depression. Her mother (Megan Follows) resorts to cleverness, like trying out a new sewing machine from the local department store, Eatons, for a month. She gets all of her clothes making done, then returns the apparatus, telling the store she didn't like it. It's the time for such strategies, particularly in a large family like the Thomas'. Mr. Thomas actually works for Eatons, as a harness maker for the delivery horses. But, alas, automobiles and trucks are becoming the vogue. Soon enough, he loses his job. Now the family is in meager circumstances, although Dad picks up jobs here and there. It looks like the approaching Christmas will not be very merry, especially for the kids. Booky herself is hired by an aunt to hand out sample roasted nuts at a store. It is there that she meets Mr. Eaton himself and develops a friendship with the older gentleman. Its a good thing, for Booky's friendship with her richer pal Laura is put to the test when Laura's mother doesn't want her child associating with poor folks like Beatrice. Yet, Booky does Laura's mother a great kindness and the little girl courts another job for her father, too. What an example Booky sets for us all! There are many film fans, myself as well, who loves stories from the Depression. It seems that, in spite of obvious hardships, folks were kinder, gentler and more resourceful. In short, an inspiration to everyone. Marcus is a natural as Booky and Follows has long been a favorite among family flick fans. The rest of the cast is also wonderful. Then, too, the Toronto setting is lovely and care has been extended, admirably, to make the costumes, homes, and happenstances historically fitting. A fine story and secure direction completes the road to a marvelous holiday movie. So, Looky for Booky, and its no secret, you and your family will be smiling.

This was a very special program for me as my mother was Booky's age during the time period in which the story is set. I saw my mother and her family in Booky's. She was born and raised in Toronto during the depression years and her family was not well off. I was actually brought to tears. Eaton's was very important to Toronto then and for many years to come. It was a sad day for Torontonians when Sears took over Eatons. Nevertheless, this production is very meaningful for families who've had generation after generation living in Toronto. I can remember attending the Eaton's Christmas Parties when I was a child. Not at the family's home, but in an auditorium in the Eaton Store. All the children got a gift and some candies. These are lovely memories for my Mother and her children. Thank you CBC