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by Dylan Thomas (Author), Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
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.Author Biography
Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) is considered to be one of the greatest 20th-century poets. He is especially remembered for Do not go gentle into that good night and And death shall have no dominion. He was also a popular radio broadcaster in England, and A Child's Christmas in Wales was written for radio.
One of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for St. George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Little Red Riding Hood. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.7 x 5.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 17, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Child's Christmas in Wales
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
