Christmas Eve at the Mellops'
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714862509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As a graphic artist he created advertising campaigns for Willy Brandt and The New York Times. Tomi Ungerer, born in Strasbourg in 1931, landed in New York in 1956 with $60 in his pocket and with a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator and children's book author and published more than 80 books in ten years. . In 1998, Tomi
Reissued in English to inspire and delight a new generation of children.. It is the day before Christmas and the four Mellops brothers all have the same idea ? to surprise their family with a Christmas tree. By Christmas Eve the hall is full of trees ? and tears ? and the Mellops must find a way to share the festive cheer
"Delightful .With their old-fashioned charm, timeless storytelling, and irresistible humor, the books are destined to win over new generation of readers." - School Library Journal"If you look at the work of Tomi Ungerer, it's passionate, it's personal, it's marvellous and it's cuckoo, and it's that kind of variety that's always made for good children's literature." - Maurice Sendak, in The New York Times"The kind of inventive story that will have kids asking for repeated readings." - Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News Service
C. Gregory Fehle said Peace on earth, goodwill toward others.. With holiday decorations appearing on Halloween eve it's refreshing to find a that story reflects - in a non-denominational manner - the true spirit of the season. Four pigs overcome their own disappointment and focus on the needs of others. Peace on earth and goodwill toward all. Ungerer is a geniu. Not Recommended for the Children of Conservative Zealots! Mark Moses A collection of Tomi Ungerer for my grandchildren, they love his off beat stories.. Siobann said Heartwarming & Strange- typical Ungerer. Another winner for Tomi Ungerer, my favorite children's author. The story line about the loving family at Christmas and their adventures was so different, yet just as entertaining and heart-warming as ever. I cannot forget to mention the incredible illustrations, with the attention to detail that pu