bldinmt's review against another edition
4.0
This was our selection from the free little Christmas Library down at the "North Pole" on Stone Street. Continuing a new tradition our friend, Memo, gave us a dramatic reading.
marmar_16's review
5.0
We didn't really read Christmas themed stories in my house growing up, so I'm only now, at the age of 20, reading this for the first time. I of course new the first few opening lines, since they appear in several movies, but I didn't know the rest.
I enjoyed it! It's easy to see why it's a classic. It's a great Christmas story that really has that Christmasy atmosphere and feel. It reminded me of Christmas Eve's from when I was a child, and sneaking out of bed to try and get a glimpse of Santa. Also, Holly Hobbie, who did the illustrations for the edition I read, did an amazing job. It really made me wish for and miss the snowy white Christmases I had growing up in Michigan.
I enjoyed it! It's easy to see why it's a classic. It's a great Christmas story that really has that Christmasy atmosphere and feel. It reminded me of Christmas Eve's from when I was a child, and sneaking out of bed to try and get a glimpse of Santa. Also, Holly Hobbie, who did the illustrations for the edition I read, did an amazing job. It really made me wish for and miss the snowy white Christmases I had growing up in Michigan.
bronwynmb's review against another edition
5.0
This was really lovely. The illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith are gorgeous. I don’t know that I’d actually read the whole poem before (though I’ve read it so I’m not sure why they’d have been incomplete), but lines were new to me. This is a classic for a reason.
andreastopit's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
zusy's review against another edition
5.0
Kaelyn is recognizing bits of this story in other books (like Madeline's Christmas). I'd love a copy with beautiful illustrations (not that Kathy Wilburn's are bad).
mad_about_books's review against another edition
5.0
Although I can't remember that far back, I could, apparently, recite this poem and turn the pages in my picture book at just the right time in my recitation at the age of maybe three. The introduction tells of the author and a bit of the history of this famous poem that has been translated into many languages.
We are all familiar with the opening line, but my history always mentions that I asked my grandmother, "Gram, why don't we ever have sash for dinner?" Or, words much to that effect. Why? Because of the line, "Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash." Ewww!
The illustrations, by Miss Jessie Wilcox Smith, evoke an old fashioned Christmas. To appreciate the images fully, you need to read this on a device that will show them in color.
Following the final verse is a more extensive biography of Clement C. Moore, born in New York City, July 15, 1779.
The story of "A Visit from St. Nicholas' remains a timeless favorite.
We are all familiar with the opening line, but my history always mentions that I asked my grandmother, "Gram, why don't we ever have sash for dinner?" Or, words much to that effect. Why? Because of the line, "Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash." Ewww!
The illustrations, by Miss Jessie Wilcox Smith, evoke an old fashioned Christmas. To appreciate the images fully, you need to read this on a device that will show them in color.
Following the final verse is a more extensive biography of Clement C. Moore, born in New York City, July 15, 1779.
The story of "A Visit from St. Nicholas' remains a timeless favorite.
jenniferjboudreau's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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libbydmccarthy's review against another edition
4.0
You know the poem, but this one has a black santa :)