| A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids Contributor(s): Dickens, Charles (Author), Helquist, Brett (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0061650994 ISBN-13: 9780061650994 Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: The words and emotions of this classic tale are brought to life with exceptionally detailed illustrations that re-create the look and atmosphere of 19th-century London. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008044031 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.1" W x 12" (1.01 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles - Holiday - Christmas - Theometrics - Evangelical |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 141175 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this luminous picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge leaps off the page to warm the soul of one and all. Be swept away in an unforgettable Christmas Eve, from Scrooge's first Bah, humbug to the arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Past; from the courage of Tiny Tim to the glory of Christmas morning. Brett Helquist's art bursts with spirit, humor, and an irresistible attention to detail. Here is a treasure for the whole family to share, year after year. A merry Christmas, everyone |
Contributor Bio(s): Helquist, Brett: - Brett Helquist's celebrated art has graced books from the charming Bedtime for Bear, which he also wrote, to the New York Times-bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket to the glorious picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Dickens, Charles: -Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of England's greatest writers. Best known for his classic serialized novels, such as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations, Dickens wrote about the London he lived in, the conditions of the poor, and the growing tensions between the classes. He achieved critical and popular international success in his lifetime and was honored with burial in Westminster Abbey. |