Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

by Russell Hoban

Book Overview

Celebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film -- in print after over 40 years.

In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now-classic film Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by Russell and Lillian Hoban, creators of Bread and Jam for Frances and other treasured children's books. With an enduring score by the great Paul Williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across America. Now the book that started it all is back in print, in a beautiful gift edition that will thrill Muppets fans young and old.

Inspired by the classic tale The Gift of the Magi, the story begins in a poor country cottage, as Emmet Otter dreams of buying Ma a piano for Christmas, while Ma dreams of buying Emmet a guitar. When a village talent contest is announced, both imagine their dreams coming true. But what they don't imagine finding is their real reward -- the power of love, family, and hope in hard times.

It is a story that reaches into a reader's heart and reminds us all that fortune favors the brave.

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

[A] welcome reissue of the Hobans' 1971 story . . . Colorful illustrations of the close-knit animal community contain plenty of warmth. --The Horn Book

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524714577
• ISBN13: 9781524714574
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

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Wonderful!

The book shipped quickly, even though it was in the middle of the Christmas rush. The book's condition was as discribed by the seller, which was wonderful! Great buy, great seller!

Wonderful, meaningful children's book

A wonderous, wonderfully illustrated children's book focusing on the true important things in life, family and what is inside. I am just turning 40 and still wax nostalgic over this and many other books from my childhood...

Feel the true spirit of Christmas every time you read it

I have enjoyed this story since I was a kid. Any time you feel the Christmas spirit is lost in all the hullabaloo of the season, 15 minutes reading this story on the sofa some evening is all it takes to bring that spirit back to you and your family. Emmet and his mom both experience giving up their own wishes to make each other happy, and find that happiness is not about having things, but about love and friendship. All ages, and both boys and girls will find things to enjoy about this story. Not corny, just a great story that never gets old.

Risking it all for love...

This story is incredibly sweet! It's about Emmet Otter and his Ma trying to scrape together enough money for a Christmas present for each other. As each risks everything to surprise the other, a touching adventure unfolds in which they learn the true meaning wealth. Beautiful illustrations and fun animal characters, too.