The legend of Sylvester and his annual journey to Earth comes to life ina beautifully illustrated festive story for generations to love and enjoy On a cold winter s day Eduard Morike took a walk with the young daughter of his friend. While stamping through the snow he told her the story of Sylvester and the New Year, a story which left a lasting impression on the young girl. When she was an adult, she wrote it down and so it has been passed on, creating a new tradition the reading of this book on New Year s Eve.This beautiful picture book isinspired bythat fairytale told to a little girl more than 100 years ago. Originally told in German, and passed down through generations, this classic story is presented in a truly charminglovely incantation."
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Eduard Morike (1804-1875) was a renowned German poet. Emmeline Pidgen is an award-winning illustrator whose picture books include The Flyaway Blanket and One More Candle.
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