Synopses & Reviews
Trimming the tree and revisiting favorite holiday stories are cherished Christmas traditions in small towns and big cities across the country. This beloved book celebrating the powers of kindness and faith, restored to its original 1947 design, is paired for the first time with an old-fashioned wooden ornament, perfect for handing down--along with warm memories--through generations of believers.
Review
Praise for the original hardcover edition:
"This charming fairy tale for children of all ages centers around an old man who thinks he is Santa Claus. It makes a lot more sense than most of us would like to admit."--Newsweek
"Reading the funny, touching fantasy may become a Yuletide habit like watching the movie."--Publishers Weekly
"A highly recommended family or classroom read-aloud, this should quickly claim, as the film has, its own well-deserved niche for many holiday celebrations ahead."--Booklist (boxed review)
"A splendid story."--The New York Times Book Review
Synopsis
A nostalgic book-and-ornament gift set that reminds us of the power of belief and goodwill
About the Author
VALENTINE DAVIES (1905-1961) was a prominent Hollywood screenwriter. He won the 1947 Academy Award for Best Original Story for Miracle on 34th Street. Davies served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was a member of the Writers Guild of America, which now presents the Valentine Davies Award as one of its highest honors.