Synopses & Reviews
The WISP series (short for Wonderfully Illustrated Short Pieces) represents an ingenious marriage of two creative forces: the artistry of today's foremost children's book illustrators and the literary legacy of beloved authors of popular short works for adults. The resulting offspring of this union are captivating, full–color illustrated editions of timeless classics that readers will want to savor and collect.
This WISP presents O. Henry's classic Christmas tale, The Gift of the Magi, along with The Purple Dress, a story about a young lady who makes a personal sacrifice for the sake of her friend's happiness at a holiday party. Bringing these stories to life are the wondrous illustrations of Chris Raschka, a highly acclaimed illustrator, whose delightful artwork perfectly matches the tale. GIFT OF THE MAGI is sure to attract readers familiar with O. Henry's timeless holiday tales, as well as introduce a new generation of readers to his charming work.
These one–of–a–kind, attractively priced and invitingly formatted illustrated editions will make a great impulse buy, appealing to audiences of all ages.
Synopsis
Two classic O. Henry works are combined with illustrations by the 2006 Caldecott Medal-winning artist for Norton Juster's The Hello, Goodbye Window. 35,000 first printing.
Synopsis
The Gift of the Magi and The Purple Dress by O. Henry have been beloved holiday stories since their publication a century ago. In this unique collector's edition, these two classics are published together for the first time and enhanced by the work of Caldecott Medalwinning artist Chris Raschka.
The Wonderfully Illustrated Short Pieces (WISP) series introduces classic short stories to a new generation of readers with award-winning illustrators and unique collectible packaging.Other titles in this series include James Thurber's Secret Lives of Walter Mitty, illustrated by Marc Simont, and Ray Bradbury's The Homecoming, illustrated by Dave McKean.
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Presents two holiday stories, one about a couple who sacrifice treasured possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other, and the other about a shop assistant who wants a purple dress for the office Thanksgiving party.
About the Author
The illustrated volume of The Gift of the Magi, contains 0. Henry's finest work, including the hilarious Ransom of Red Chief,in which a small boy tortures his kidnappers until the criminals are reduced to begging his parents to take him back. Michael Dooling's fifteen lush color plates capture the heart of each story with a blend of realism, sentiment, and humor. Longtime admirers of 0. Henry, as well as those who have yet to experience the pleasure of reading this master of the short story, will be enchanted by this wonderful collection.