The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore

 

 



 

 

 Angela Barrett creates a nostalgic, snow-covered world in her magical new version of the Christmas Eve.  This book is a delight.  This magical, snow-covered version captures all the excitement of the countdown to the big day.  The stillness and quiet sense of anticipation in her illustrations make this a particularly atmospheric and memorable telling.

 

I wasn't feeling well on New Year's Eve so I went to bed early and looked at my lovely  copy of The Night Before Christmas with my Mum who read the poem aloud to me. It made me feel a lot better. xx

 

 

 

The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet

A beautiful new edition of a classic ballet story collection.  Travel to the magical Land of Sweets across the Lemonade Ocean in The Nutcracker; be dazzled by the magical Firebird with her flame-bright feathers; and dance until the clock chimes midnight with Cinderella and her handsome prince.  Master storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean retells these classic tales with poetry and magic, while renowned artist Angela Barrett's exquisite illustrations dance off the page.

I love all the ballets, they are magical!  I also love Angela Barrett's gorgeous illustrations.  She is a wonderful illustrator! This book is lovely! :) xx