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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981
The Friendly Beasts
Written by Tomie dePaola
A timeless Christmas melody comes alive through enchanting illustrations.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 519 ratings
40 pages
$8.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
Experience the magic of Christmas through a beloved melody brought to life with exquisite illustrations. Each page captures the essence of the season, inviting readers to cherish the beauty and warmth of holiday traditions. What stories will these images tell, and how will they resonate with your own festive memories? Discover a visual journey that promises to be a treasured holiday keepsake.
From the publisher
“The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page….A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured.” – Booklist (starred review)”Beautiful.” – The Horn Book”Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout.” – School Library Journal
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 5, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1981
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780698116610
- OCLC
- 55202604
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