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Children's Fiction Christmas & Advent

Christmas Eve Magic

by (author) Lucie Papineau

illustrated by Stéphane Poulin

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2008
Category
Christmas & Advent
Recommended Age
5 to 8
Recommended Grade
k to 3
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554532698
    Publish Date
    Sep 2008
    List Price
    $7.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781553379539
    Publish Date
    Sep 2006
    List Price
    $18.95

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Description

Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring holiday stories ever written. Inspired by this masterpiece, Lucie Papineau's text and St?phane Poulin's art make for a striking new interpretation. Barton, a very spoiled and snobbish young pig, hates Christmas. The smell of freshly baked gingerbread, the sound of the homeless orphans' joyful caroling outside his door, the stars shining atop Christmas trees -- Barton hates it all. Sulking in his mansion on the hill, Barton hoards his many toys and counts the hours until Christmas is over. But as he lies awake on Christmas eve, Barton receives an unexpected visitor who shows him his life -- past, present and future -- in a magical new light.

About the authors

Lucie Papineau is a prize-winning author from Québec who has written over 60 books … with her pet parrot sitting on her shoulder to inspire her! When she's not writing, Lucie loves meeting her readers. Her picture books and YA novels have won various prizes, some of which have been awarded by juries featuring children – the ultimate testimony to her success!

Lucie Papineau's profile page

Stéphane Poulin is a Canadian children’s book author and illustrator. In 1984, as he was completing his studies in graphic arts at College Ahuntsic, he won first prize for children’s illustration in the Communication-Jeunesse contest. His numerous awards include the Canadian Council, the Elizabeth Cleaver Award, and The Boston Globe Award of Excellence. Stéphane still resides in Montreal, where he divides his time between illustrating children’s books and pillow fighting with his family.

Stéphane Poulin's profile page

Editorial Reviews

Poulin’s dark, textured oils evoke Dickensian-era flavor, while the all-animal cast offers new delights.

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