Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Illustrated by Jeannette Arroyo

A Halloween king's quest to master Christmas leads to unexpected chaos and challenges.

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24 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Jack Skellington, the bored King of Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town and devises a wild plan to take over the holiday. Can he bring joy instead of fear, or will chaos ensue? Meanwhile, the sinister Oogie Boogie lurks, ready to exploit Jack's festive ambitions. Dive into a whimsical tale of holiday hijinks and self-discovery, where the line between spooky and merry blurs. Discover if Jack can truly embrace the spirit of Christmas or if his monstrous nature will unravel his plans.

From the publisher

Tim Burton’s classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas-retold for the first time as a Little Golden Book! Jack Skellington is the King of Halloween Town… but after so many years of the same spooky thing, he’s become bored of scaring. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a crazy scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. But can the master of monstrous scares spread Christmas cheer like jolly old Saint Nick? And what will Halloween Town’s power-hungry Oogie Boogie do when he discovers Jack’s plan? Tim Burton’s classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas has enthralled audiences young and old for over 25 years with its catchy songs, quirky animation, and relatable theme of self-acceptance. For the first time, readers can experience it in the classic Little Golden Book format, perfect for Disney fans ages 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages to celebrate Halloween and Christmas!

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