Synopses & Reviews
In her fresh imagining of Clement C. Moore's timeless classic, acclaimed watercolorist Holly Hobbie introduces an entirely new character to capture the magic and heighten the wonder of this exciting, mysterious time. Her inimitable illustrations glow with warmth and feeling and will transport you to a place where anything can happen.
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"Hobbie's is one of the most attractive and engaging versions of Moore's poem, an edition to be savored, saved and shared."--The New York Times
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* "There is a hushed, magical feeling in Hobbie's masterful illustrations.... Every element of the book's thoughtful design is skillfully chosen.... One to savor over and over, year after year."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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* "A radiant, gorgeously illustrated rendition."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Holly Hobbie has outdone herself.... Utterly enchanting."--The Wall Street Journal
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"This version of the holiday classic stand[s] out.... A fine edition to freshen up holiday collections."--School Library Journal
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"The watercolor, pen-and-ink, and gouache illustrations...capture light wonderfully."--The Horn Book
About the Author
Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of eleven highly acclaimed Toot and Puddle picture books as well as Gem, Fanny, Fanny and Annabelle, and Everything but the Horse. She has also written an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie.