Story Time - Padded Board Book - The Night Before Christmas
Language: English
Published by Lake Press, 2025
Series: Book 3 of 17 - Story Time
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books Inc
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In the remote mountains of Oaxaca, the Beatniks have arrived. Mar a Sabina, the renowned Mazatec healer, spends her days in the small town of Huautla de Jim nez selling produce at the market and foraging under the new moon for the sacred mushrooms that grow near her home--her holy children, Carne de Dios, or Flesh of the Gods. But her life changes forever when an amateur mycologist from New York, with a cameraman in tow, visits her to experience for himself the mushroom ceremony, or velada, he knows only from whispers in anthropological records. When he publishes an unauthorized article about his experience in LIFE Magazine 1957, the stage is set for an explosive encounter between the burgeoning international counterculture and the woman who became an unwilling icon of the psychedelic revolution. Homero Aridjis's novel, vividly translated by Chloe Garcia Roberts, tells the story of the motley crew of bohemians, researchers, and holy fools, both real and imagined, who descend on the town of Huautla de Jim nez searching for inspiration, distraction, and salvation in the sacred mushrooms. These seekers melt in and out of a narrative infiltrated by the slipstream logic of dreams. As John Lennon plays jazz on the patio of the Hotel Grande, Juan Rulfo contemplates horror movies, and Allen Ginsberg recites mantras at Philip Lamantia's wedding, Mar a Sabina's life is increasingly thrown into turmoil. Carne de Dios is a masterful and often humorous blend of history, myth, and poetic imagination, captured in a translation that mirrors the hallucinatory beauty of Aridjis's original Spanish. Aridjis's intimate portrayal of Mar a Sabina, informed by his personal connection to her, serves as both a tribute to her enduring legacy and a critical reflection on the wave of global interest in mushroom culture still gaining momentum today. This English translation includes an introduction by the translator and an afterword by the author.…
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- Title
- Story Time - Padded Board Book - The Night Before Christmas
- Author
- Lake Press
- Publisher
- Lake Press
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0655240268
- ISBN 13
- 9780655240266
- Illustrator
- Newman Gray, James
- Series
- Book 3 of 17: Story Time
Perfectly designed for young readers, this classic Christmas tale comes to life with vibrant, fresh illustrations that will captivate children and adults alike. With its sturdy padded cover and colorful, high-quality pages, this book is ideal for little hands to hold and explore.
Whether you're reading it aloud by the fire or sharing it as a holiday tradition, this book is sure to become a cherished part of your family's festive celebrations. Celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas with this stunning new edition of a beloved holiday favorite!
Key Features:
A Timeless Holiday Classic: The Night Before Christmas is a beloved story that has been a part of Christmas traditions for generations. This new edition, featuring the whimsical and heartwarming illustrations of James Newman Gray, brings a fresh perspective to a cherished tale.
Perfect for Little Hands: The padded board book format is durable, making it ideal for babies and toddlers. The sturdy cover and thick pages can withstand the wear and tear of young readers, ensuring that this book can be enjoyed year after year.
Gorgeous, New Illustrations: James Newman Gray's illustrations breathe new life into this classic story, offering bright, whimsical artwork that will captivate children and adults alike. Each page is a visual delight, adding depth and wonder to the magical tale of Christmas Eve.
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