Enchanted Night Before Christmas - by Michael Caduto (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Original, beautifully illustrated, and . . . extraordinarily memorable from start to finish . . ." --Midwest Book Review

The Sherman family doesn't have very much, but they take good care of one another and are generous to others, making gingerbread cookies as holiday gifts and carefully decorating them to look like friends and neighbors. Then, one Christmas Eve, after the family returns home from delivering their gifts and everyone falls fast asleep, something magical stirs, born in a star of snow, that will change their holiday--and their lives--forever. Inspired by a real rural tradition from the foothills of the Green Mountains, Enchanted Night Before Christmas is a timeless fantasy that reminds us the most powerful gifts are the ones we give away. (Includes a scrumptious gingerbread spice cookie recipe from King Arthur Baking Company.)

Review Quotes

"Original, beautifully illustrated, and a charming Christmas picture book fantasy, "Enchanted Night Before Christmas" by author Michael J. Caduto [and illustrator Igor Kovyar] is extraordinarily memorable from start to finish, as well as an unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library Christmas themed picture book collections for children ages 5-8." --Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Michael J. Caduto is the author of more than 20 books that have been published in numerous languages, have sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide, and have received numerous awards, including the NAPPA Gold Award, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Multicultural Book Award, Aesop Prize, Skipping Stones Award, and Storytelling World Award. His children's books include Earth Tales from Around the World, The Crimson Elf, Riparia's River, In the Beginning, and A Child of God. Michael is also creator/coauthor of the best-selling Keepers of the Earth series. Learn more about Michael's books, audio and programs at:

www.p-e-a-c-e.net.

Igor Kovyar started drawing at the age of five and went on to receive a classical education in painting and drawing. Igor now works as a freelance illustrator, drawing and painting for magazines, books, advertising, and private commissions. He has illustrated more than thirty children's books, including The NeverEnd Friend, The Magic Clock, Nothing Kingdom, and The Christmas Light. His website is: www.kovyar.com