At last, we’ve reached Christmas Day and the end of our countdown! And obviously, we’re of the opinion that you can’t go wrong with the classics. Fortunately, this set includes not one or two, but FOURTEEN classic Christmas stories in total. Gathered into a beautiful boxed set with matching dust covers, this collection features two … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 25: THE ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS COLLECTION
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Paperscapes: The Nutcracker (Lauren Holowaty & Margarida Esteves)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Paperscapes: The Nutcracker, retold by Lauren Holowaty and illustrated by Margarida Esteves, an early-reader version of the classic Christmas tale with an interactive spin. A new retelling of the beloved ballet adaptation, this edition follows the familiar tale of Clara and the Nutcracker, their journey to the Land of … Continue reading Paperscapes: The Nutcracker (Lauren Holowaty & Margarida Esteves)
The Nutcracker (E. T. A. Hoffmann)
Hello friends, and merry Christmas Eve! We picked a classic tale for our review today: The Nutcracker, from the story by E. T. A. Hoffmann and illustrated by Don Daily. This condensed version of the classic fairy tale opens on Christmas Eve, where Marie and her brother Fritz peek through a keyhole to watch the … Continue reading The Nutcracker (E. T. A. Hoffmann)
