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Dylan Thomas's holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers.

This gem of lyric prose has enchanted both young and old for over half a century and is now a modern classic. Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century, captures a child's-eye view and an adult's fond memories of a magical time... Read Full Overview

In humorous, sonorous, nostalgic prose, poet Dylan Thomas recalls the church-going, the tree-trimming, the food, the carols and games of his childhood Christmases. For this edition, Edward Ardizzone created the perfect accompaniment in 30 delightful watercolors and drawings... Read Full Overview

In humorous, sonorous, nostalgic prose, poet Dylan Thomas recalls the church-going, the tree-trimming, the food, the carols and games of his childhood Christmases. For this edition, Edward Ardizzone created the perfect accompaniment in 30 delightful watercolors and drawings... Read Full Overview

Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomass timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative woodcut images of artist Raskin--a beautiful gift for book lovers.

Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomas's timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative images of Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka - a beautiful gift for book lovers. Bring out the tall tales now that we told by the fire as the gaslight... Read Full Overview

"Upton's meticulous research ensured that the illustrations reflect the time and place of Dylan] Thomas' childhood. ...a unique glimpse into the places that shaped one of Wales' greatest literary figures." -David Owens in Nation.Cymru

Dylan Thomas' nostalgic account... Read Full Overview

Dylan Thomas, one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century, captures a child's-eye view, and an adult's fond memories, of a magical time of presents, aunts and uncles, the frozen sea, and in the best of circumstances, newly fallen snow.

This gem of lyric prose has enchanted both young and old for over half a century and is now a modern classic. Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century, captures a child's-eye view and an adult's fond memories of a magical time... Read Full Overview

Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomas's timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative images of Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka - a beautiful gift for book lovers. Bring out the tall tales now that we told by the fire as the gaslight... Read Full Overview

Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomass timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative woodcut images of artist Raskin--a beautiful gift for book lovers.

Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomass timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative woodcut images of artist Raskin--a beautiful gift for book lovers.