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Who can resist opening a door or lifting a flap just to see what's inside? No one. And that's why this seasonal, alphabetical pop-up book has become such a Christmas favorite. Beneath each lettered flap is an intricate three-dimensional paper cutout of a holiday-related object that starts with the same letter (A for angel, B for bell, C for candle). The cutouts, emerging from colorful squares, are all made of crisp white paper--creating an origami elegance. Yet the paper sculptures are decidedly joyful and unpredictable, like the exploding shreds of paper beside the title "unwrap" under the letter U. Robert Sabuda made his first pop-up book when he was 8 years old, but abandoned the art when he failed to figure out how to make the cyclone twirl in The Wizard of Oz. Apparently, he's finally mastered the art of motion, since many of the pop-ups feature movements such as flight for the angel, and the tender joining of lips for the kiss of two reindeer. Sabuda has also mastered the art of whimsy, making The Christmas Alphabet, The 12 Days of Christmas, and Cookie Count seasonal staples in households of children young and old. (All ages) --Gail Hudson
--This text refers to an alternate
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From Publishers Weekly
A marvel of paper engineering, this paper-over-board alphabet book transcends the usual connotations of "pop-up." Four large flaps per spread-each representing a letter of the alphabet-open to reveal sophisticated 3-D images, some with parts that move in uncommonly inventive ways. Many of the pop-ups are obvious Christmas symbols: the Manger, a Nutcracker and a Poinsettia (the last-mentioned blooms majestically when the flap is lifted). Others have ambiguous-but resourceful-ties to the holiday: a Kiss is portrayed by two reindeer, face-to-face; and two frolicking snowmen are Friends. Representing the final letter is an obviously tuckered-out Santa ("Zzzzzzz"), asleep on his pillow. A yuletide gem. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
VERY LITTLE COLOR,
By Skylar Dutcher (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Christmas Alphabet 10th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
If you are looking for a stimulating pop up book for your children this ISN'T it most of the pop ups are COMPLETELY white and very few have color, what a let down compared to other Robert Sabuda books!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Gift Book for Christmas,
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This review is from: Christmas Alphabet (Hardcover)
This is a simple, yet beautiful book of pop-up paper scultptures, each representing a theme from A to Z. It is not a book for young children, but rather for an older child or an adult who appreciates simple elegance and dramatic paper sculptures. This is also a great book for people who like to collect alphabet books. It also makes a beautiful "coffee table book" during the holiday season.
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love pop ups, this is a MUST have,
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This review is from: Christmas Alphabet (Hardcover)
This detailed, intricate pop up by Robert Sabuda is a must have for any pop up lover. It would make an incredible Christmas gift, too. Sitting out on a table during the holidays, it will attract adults and children. If nothing else, it will slow you down a bit during the season to open every alphabet letter and appreciate all the detail of the book.
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