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Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ...Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's well known and much loved classic poem about the night before christmas to life with his stunning and intricate pop-ups. Open the pages and follow the family of mice as they pop and leap through the timeless, rhythmical text on their way to meet St. Nick in this beautiful adaptation of a classical family favourite.
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Robert Sabuda has established himself as one of today's most innovative and inventive children's book creators. His other books include The Movable Mother Goose, and the bestselling Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He lives in New York City.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
i have just received this book for my nephew and niece to share (fight over!). i'm sorry but they're not getting this copy as it is the most beautifully made book i have ever seen. the pop-up description belies what a charming book it really is. i've now placed an order for another copy to keep my family happy (my age - 40!!). this is a book to pass down the generations and will be well-used by any little ones (and older ones) who come across it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best pop up book ever
This really is a magical pop up book. We've lots of lovely pop up books but this really is spectacular.
Published 5 months ago by flipflapdoodle
Lovely but flawed
I must concur with other reviewers on two issues with this book.
First the popups are all white. Actually I think that makes it classy and I was expecting it. Read more
First the popups are all white. Actually I think that makes it classy and I was expecting it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeremy Shaw
Magical
I bought this book for my nephews but they nearly didn't get it as I was tempted to keep it for myself. The craftmanship is second to none. Turning each page is such a delight. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Happy G
Disappointing
I ordered this from Amazon on the strength of other books by the same author. Unfortunately this did not have the 'Look Inside' function available and when I was it the next day in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Ian Culley
Not enough colour and not strong enough!
I was so exiting about getting this book but the excitement waned somewhat when I opened it. Yes, the pop-ups are extravagant, yes the story is a classic BUT the pop-ups lack... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chirpy
The Night Before Christmas (Pop-up book)
Unfortunately the final pop up/movement mechanism didn't work. It was the finale, flying santa and without it the book was pointless. I cut my losses and returned it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Alli G
Hmm - not as good as his others...
I bought this for my son as I am collecting all of Sabuda's pop up books. I have to admit I wasn't particuarly impressed with this one. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Brownbill
really disappointed in this expensive book
I have just recieved this book after ordering it to read to my 2 and 5 year old this christmas eve. I thought it would be really good, partly due to the price, but i am very... Read more
Published 18 months ago by caroline
wonderful book, but the last page gets stuck!
This book is wonderful, but the last page with Father Christmas and his sledge, just keeps getting stuck. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M
Absolutely delightful book but perhaps not for the traditionalists
I bought 2 of these books to give as Christmas presents. I think it is lovely and exceptionally good value - the pop ups are so intricate I cannot see how it can have been... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Mrs. L. Watson
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