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As this preface IS a art of the book and not a criticism ofpit as a work of art I must not say much of the merits of the pictures done by my friend Mr.
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As this preface IS a art of the book and not a criticism ofpit as a work of art I must not say much of the merits of the pictures done by my friend Mr.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS"ForeWord Magazine"Book of the Year Awards, "Finalist, Children's Picture Book"(2006)
Bank Street College, "Best Children's Books of the Year"(2006)
"The Horn Book Guide"
"The visual presentation of this traditional Christmas carol will awaken new readers to its story. ... The contrast in the mixed-media art between the barren winter landscapes and the hearth-warmed kitchens of cottage and castle is lovely.""Booklist"
"Ladwig's oversize double-page spreads are engaging and expressive. ... A holiday treat.""School Library Journal"
"The well-known carol about a 10th-century Bohemian king is brought to life through Ladwig's vibrant, realistic paintings. . . [A] lovely book suitable for reading aloud.""New York Times Book Review"
"The carol's lyrics, pleasingly antiquated and rousingly celebratory about the act of giving, offer a challenge to the consumer frenzy that beckons every boy and girl, naughty or nice, each December."
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AWARDS and RECOGNITIONSForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, Children's Picture Book (2006)
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year (2006)
The Horn Book Guide
-The visual presentation of this traditional Christmas carol will awaken new readers to its story. . . . The contrast in the mixed-media art between the barren winter landscapes and the hearth-warmed kitchens of cottage and castle is lovely.- Booklist
-Ladwig's oversize double-page spreads are engaging and expressive. . . . A holiday treat.- School Library Journal
-The well-known carol about a 10th-century Bohemian king is brought to life through Ladwig's vibrant, realistic paintings. . . [A] lovely book suitable for reading aloud.- New York Times Book Review
-The carol's lyrics, pleasingly antiquated and rousingly celebratory about the act of giving, offer a challenge to the consumer frenzy that beckons every boy and girl, naughty or nice, each December.-
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Bank Street College, "Best Children's Books of the Year"(2006)
"The Horn Book Guide"
"The visual presentation of this traditional Christmas carol will awaken new readers to its story. ... The contrast in the mixed-media art between the barren winter landscapes and the hearth-warmed kitchens of cottage and castle is lovely.""Booklist"
"Ladwig's oversize double-page spreads are engaging and expressive. ... A holiday treat.""School Library Journal"
"The well-known carol about a 10th-century Bohemian king is brought to life through Ladwig's vibrant, realistic paintings. . . [A] lovely book suitable for reading aloud.""New York Times Book Review"
"The carol's lyrics, pleasingly antiquated and rousingly celebratory about the act of giving, offer a challenge to the consumer frenzy that beckons every boy and girl, naughty or nice, each December."
"
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONSForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, Children's Picture Book (2006)
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year (2006)
The Horn Book Guide
-The visual presentation of this traditional Christmas carol will awaken new readers to its story. . . . The contrast in the mixed-media art between the barren winter landscapes and the hearth-warmed kitchens of cottage and castle is lovely.- Booklist
-Ladwig's oversize double-page spreads are engaging and expressive. . . . A holiday treat.- School Library Journal
-The well-known carol about a 10th-century Bohemian king is brought to life through Ladwig's vibrant, realistic paintings. . . [A] lovely book suitable for reading aloud.- New York Times Book Review
-The carol's lyrics, pleasingly antiquated and rousingly celebratory about the act of giving, offer a challenge to the consumer frenzy that beckons every boy and girl, naughty or nice, each December.-
John M. Neale (1818-1866), an Anglican priest, wrote the words to "Good King Wenceslas" in 1853 to inspire children to be generous on Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333730179
- ISBN 13 9781333730178
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages24
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