Description
Near Fine dust jacket, with a color illustration of children decorating a Christmas tree, rear cover is an illustration of a dog and Christmas pudding. The Near Fine binding is Light blue paper over boards, green cloth-backed, gilt stamping on the spine. The binding is tight and pages are clean. Lovely illustrations by Marc Brown can be found throughout the book. Jacket design by Sylvia Frezzolini, Jacket illustrations by Marc Brown.
About the book: (from the dust jacket)
REJOICE!
Here is an irresistible celebration of the glory of Christmas, filled with all the sights, sounds, and smells that make this holiday so special. Well-loved poets Jack Prelutsky, David McCord, A.A. Milne, E. E. Cummings, and John Updike bring to life the quiet cheer of snowy days, the joys of a brand-new sled the thrill of choosing and decorating the perfect Christmas tree, the mysterious arrival of Santa Claus and his elves, and, of course, the delicious aromas of freshly baked Christmas cakes, apple pies, and plum puddings. Families can join in their favorite carols and songs, from “Away in a Manger” to “The Twelve Days of Christmas,’ and read aloud from more than fifty poems and stories, such as Clement Clarke Moore’s timeless “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and the Christmas pageant from Beverly Cleary’s popular Ramona and Her Father Marc Brown’s brilliant full-color illustrations exude all the warmth, humor, and good cheer of this magical season, making this book a holiday treasure for the entire family to share year after year MERRY CHRISTMAS!
About the author: (from the dust jacket)
ALICE LOW has written stories, poems, and songs since she was a young girl. She is the former editor of the Children’s Choice Book Club, has written for the New York Times Book Review, and is the author of more than fifteen books for children of all ages. A mother and grandmother, Ms. Low lives in Briarcliff Manor, New York
About the illustrator: (from the dust jacket)
MARC BROWN is the creator of many books for children, including the popular Arthur Adventure series. He has also illustrated the best-selling Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young and collected and illustrated three books of verse: Finger Rhymes, Hand Rhymes, and Party Rhymes. His work has been widely praised for its warmth, whimsy, humor, and surefire appeal to children of all ages. Mr. Brown lives with his wife, Laurie, and three children, Tolon, Tucker, and Eliza, in Hingham, Massachusetts.
