Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"On Christmas Eve, a little girl is woken by the clatter of Santa's reindeer on her apartment building's roof. When jolly Saint Nick comes down her chimney, she and the other children in their apartment building get swept up in a Christmas adventure. Filled with enchanting and bright illustrations of a diverse community, readers will see themselves in this modern twist on a perennial tale. Destined to become a forever favorite, this is a holiday story readers will treasure for years to come!"--Provided by publisher.
Brief description:
Hayden Goodman is an African American painter, illustrator, and character artist born and raised in western Massachusetts. Now based in Connecticut, she works primarily in gouache to paint witches, fairies, goblins, and other mysterious creatures from mythology and folklore. Visit her at HaydenGoodman.com.
Review Quotes:
★ "Stylized acrylic gouache illustrations burst with charming details--from the art on the walls to the sweeping city landscape--that give the pages an air of lively late-night holiday bustle." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Kids will revel in determining or imagining the relationships among all the people and in playing seek-and-find games in the busy spreads. The muted warm palette is inviting and calm, evoking the feeling of a good winter's rest... A warm and welcome retelling." --
Kirkus "A modern city twist on a Christmas classic." --
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