A Child's Christmas in Wales: Gift Edition - Hardcover

Thomas, Dylan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823438708 ISBN 13: 9780823438709

Publisher: Holiday House, 2017

Synopsis

The enduring holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers.

This nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas evokes the beauty and tradition of the season at every turn: the warmth of a family gathering; the loveliness of a mistletoe-decked home; the predictability of cats by the fire; the mischief and fun of children left to their own devices; and the sheer delight of gifts--be they Useful or Useless.

Readers will cherish this beautiful hardcover edition of the classic A Child's Christmas in Wales complete with gold-foil stars, a debossed, glossy front picture, and sparkling snowflakes. Once inside, readers are rewarded with stunning, midnight-blue endpapers sprinkled with a flurry of more snowflakes. This book is a must-have gift for the season.

Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman with a combination of more than 40 full-color and sepia-toned images, this beautiful edition of Thomas's beloved classic will enchant readers of all ages, year after year.

An ALA Notable Book.

About this title

Review:

★ "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

Book Description:

2014 is the centenary of Dylan Thomas's birth and this classic story about his childhood Christmases features wonderful illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Edward Ardizzone.

About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0823438708
• ISBN 13: 9780823438709
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Hyman Trina Schart