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A worthy match of art and story, sure to become a favorite edition each holiday season. --Booklist, Starred Review; Editor's Choice selection This Christmas treasure of both Hyman's illustrations and Thomas' eloquent prose will draw children into the world of Wales. A book to delight both children and parents. --School Library Journal, Starred Review Illustrations by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman bring new life to this charming story in which Thomas reminisces about his childhood Christmas memories. This book is best shared with the entire family. --The Washington Post Simple, lyrical, poignant, uplifting--this is a true holiday rarity, one that shouldn't be missed. --Common Sense Media This lovely little memoir is also a terrific way to introduce readers to Dylan Thomas's work... [T]he reason to choose this edition rather than any others...is the charming artwork. The illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman...will enchant readers with their old-fashioned look and charming details. This is a perfect holiday gift. --Manhattan Book Review Hyman's illustrations make this book one with general audience appeal at Christmas--or any time. --The Horn Book The poet's voice is heard again in the paen to the long-ago holiday in his Welsh neighborhood. It is impressively real in the paintings and ink drawings that illustrate Thomas' well-loved memoir and surpass Hyman's previous award winners. --Publishers Weekly Children will love to cuddle close and view the detailed illustrations which expand this classic, giving it added continuity and depth. --Los Angeles Times Book Review

Illustrations by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman bring new life to this charming story in which Thomas reminisces about his childhood Christmas memories. This book is best shared with the entire family. --The Washington Post A worthy match of art and story, sure to become a favorite edition each holiday season. --Booklist, starred review. Editor's Choice selection. This Christmas treasure of both Hyman's illustrations and Thomas' eloquent prose will draw children into the world of Wales. A book to delight both children and parents. --School Library Journal, starred review Simple, lyrical, poignant, uplifting--this is a true holiday rarity, one that shouldn't be missed. --Common Sense Media This lovely little memoir is also a terrific way to introduce readers to Dylan Thomas's work... [T]he reason to choose this edition rather than any others...is the charming artwork. The illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman...will enchant readers with their old-fashioned look and charming details. This is a perfect holiday gift. --Manhattan Book Review Hyman's illustrations make this book one with general audience appeal at Christmas--or any time. --The Horn Book The poet's voice is heard again in the paen to the long-ago holiday in his Welsh neighborhood. It is impressively real in the paintings and ink drawings that illustrate Thomas' well-loved memoir and surpass Hyman's previous award winners. --Publishers Weekly Children will love to cuddle close and view the detailed illustrations which expand this classic, giving it added continuity and depth. --Los Angeles Times Book Review

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Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) is considered to be one of the greatest 20th-century poets. He is especially remembered for ""Do not go gentle into that good night"" and ""And death shall have no dominion."" He was also a popular radio broadcaster in England, and A Child’s Christmas in Wales was written for radio. One of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for St. George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Little Red Riding Hood. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.

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