cherryblossommj
Written on Jul 17, 2013
I was first introduced to Matt Tavares in his edition of "The Night Before Christmas," also from Candlewick Press, which we read at the library but is still on my wishlist (also a recommendation from Memoria Press). It was enchanting. This book is enchanting (and makes me break out in song) and beautiful! The images are softer (rounded corners) and full of color and vibrant motion and life. My favorite is the page that refers "the sleigh upset..." and the father and mother are with a startled look and the boy's expression is pure delight! The edition I have is a reinforced trade edition new for 2013 (7 5/16" x 8 1/2"), I believe there is a picture book edition previously in 2011 (9 3/4" x 11 5/16") but this is the perfect size for my child's hands and works well as a snuggle read/sing aloud as well.
A neat thing to point out through reading (maybe when not singing...) is the little boy's hat and the dog's attempted rescue of it. Very fun and giggle-worthy, that. This book contains more of the poem text and is not abridged (at least as far as I can tell) and thus adds so much more. Definitely a family favorite to be treasured.
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post scheduled: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2013/08/27/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods-illustrated-by-matt-tavares/
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