Overview
A broken chain, a piece of string, a bottle cap . . . To most people, these things are useless trash. But to a clever crow, they're just what he needs to create a special surprise--a beautiful Christmas tree that everyone can treasure. Told in jaunty rhyme by Kathi Appelt and lavishly illustrated by Jon Goodell, this heartwarming story of people brought together by a very unexpected artist has all the makings of a Christmas classic.
Full Product Details
Author: Kathi Appelt ,
Jon Goodell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
Dimensions:
Width: 22.80cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 25.20cm
Weight: 0.145kg
ISBN: 9780152060831
ISBN 10: 0152060839
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 07 September 2010
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Appelt's rhyming text provides the strong, spare framework of this satisfying picture book while leaving plenty of space for the illustrator to create the setting and the mood. Goodell takes full advantage of the opportunity, using oil and acrylic to paint a series of beautiful scenes showing many facets of a town in full pre-Christmas bustle. Studded with intriguing details, these narrative pictures lead up to a quiet yet satisfying climax. --<i>Booklist</i> The simple story exudes the warmth of the holidays on each page. --<i>Children's Literature</i>
Appelt's rhyming text provides the strong, spare framework of this satisfying picture book while leaving plenty of space for the illustrator to create the setting and the mood. Goodell takes full advantage of the opportunity, using oil and acrylic to paint a series of beautiful scenes showing many facets of a town in full pre-Christmas bustle. Studded with intriguing details, these narrative pictures lead up to a quiet yet satisfying climax. -- Booklist The simple story exudes the warmth of the holidays on each page. -- Children's Literature
Appelt's rhyming text provides the strong, spare framework of this satisfying picture book while leaving plenty of space for the illustrator to create the setting and the mood. Goodell takes full advantage of the opportunity, using oil and acrylic to paint a series of beautiful scenes showing many facets of a town in full pre-Christmas bustle. Studded with intriguing details, these narrative pictures lead up to a quiet yet satisfying climax. -- Booklist The simple story exudes the warmth of the holidays on each page. -- Children's Literature
Author Information
KATHI APPELT is the author of many acclaimed picture books, including Piggies in a Polka and the Bubba and Beau series. She lives in College Station, Texas. JON GOODELL has illustrated numerous beautiful books for young readers, including The Alley Cat's Meow. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.
