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A wild little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like home, and returns to his family just in time for "the best Christmas ever."
Among the animals who take him in are an owl family, a mother bear and two rambunctious cubs, some playful river otters, a hungry lynx and a friendly moose family.
Jan Brett creates an irresistible, mischievous character that kids will recognize in themselves. Jan transports us to a glorious Scandinavian landscape where a beautiful fall turns into a magnificent snowy winter. Her signature borders depict the troll family missing Rollo, and animals as appealing as those found in "The Mitten."
A warm, fun-loving Christmas picture book for families to share and love and laugh over together.
About the Author
Bestselling children's book author and illustrator Jan Brett was born on December 1, 1949. She decided to be an illustrator when she was a child and is known for her detailed and carefully-researched work. Brett grew up in New England and attended the Boston Museum School. Her books have received much acclaim by publications including Newsweek, The New Yorker, Parents magazine, Redbook, and Publishers Weekly. In 2005 Brett earned the Boston Public Library's Lifetime Achievement Award. Her book Three Little Dassies was published in 2010 and made the New York Times bestseller list.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really a Christmas read ...,
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This review is from: Home for Christmas (Hardcover)
When I picked up Jan Brett's Home For Christmas at my local library in an effort to kill time before my monthly book-club meeting, I expected what the title was offering ' a book about Christmas. As I flipped through the pages, I felt like I was getting ripped off for the story that I had wanted because Christmas really only appears at the end of the story.I also felt that the story started very abruptly and the layout of the book wasn't well thought out. When you open the book, on the left-hand side of the page is all of the copyright information and publishing information, and on the right-hand side the story starts ' no title page or anything. The pictures, by Brett, are very detailed and beautiful, though I found them kind of creepy. The story is well-told, but as I said, it's not a Christmas story. Instead, it's more of a 'no place like home' book that teaches kids about responsibility. I thought the story was okay, though the ending was quite abrupt. I found myself craving cookies after I finished reading the story, rather than feeling like I had read a true holiday classic. If you're looking for a great holiday read, try reading A Christmas Carol, or The Twelve Days of Christmas. This one is a little too busy and too off-topic for my liking.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic illustrations, just okay storytelling,
By J. Prather - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home for Christmas (Hardcover)
Home for Christmas tells the story of a naughty troll who doesn't want to do his chores. After a brief visit to some other families (owls,otters, moose, and bears), he learns that his family was pretty great after all! When he learns his lesson and loses his tail, something that happens to all GOOD, helpful little trolls, he joins his family for a lavish Christmas celebration that is beautifully illustrated with Brett's trademark detail.It's impossible to look at a Jan Brett creation and not marvel at the artistic skill on display. The illustrations for Home for Christmas are as beautiful as ever, with enough sidebars, embellishments and flourishes to keep kids coming back for more. Unfortunately the storytelling is not all that spectacular or original, so this is not one of my Brett favorites. Our troll learns a good lesson, and it is a heartwarming tale for Christmas, but it just didn't have the impact I was expecting. This is a must have for the Brett enthusiasts out there, just not my first choice for Christmas. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't stop reading this...,
By Bibliophile - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home for Christmas (Hardcover)
We bought this at a Jan Brett book signing and haven't stopped reading it since. My almost-4-year-old asks me to read this to her at least twice a day! She really identifies with Rollo and wants to be a troll for next Halloween. We love looking at the pictures and the beautiful insets for which Jan Brett is famous. "It has wonderful illustrations and perfect storytelling" (from my 7 year old). "What I like about it is that I really love the pictures - they're so beautiful" (from my 3 year old). Our favorite bits: check out the pig's ear-hat and the cat's toy at the end. A definite warm-hearted must for the holiday season!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated winter tale,
By E. Strickenburg - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Home for Christmas (Hardcover)
This is the charming story of Rollo, a naughty young troll, who runs away from home in order to evade his chores, has some wonderful adventures with a variety of northern animals, and learns the value of family and kindness. The story closes with a beautiful Scandinavian Christmas celebration. Each page is rich with detail and brings alive its Swedish folklore setting. It's also a wonderful introduction to the lives of northern animals: owls, bears, otters, lynx, and moose.Jan Brett's illustrations are as magnificent as ever. Each page has an intricate birchbark "frame," with smaller pictures tucked into the side of the frame which point to other parts of the story. They're perfect illustrations for allowing the child to help tell the story: much of the detail one notices in the illustrations isn't repeated in the text. While the storyline is more predictable than The Hat or The Mitten, it's charming and good for reading aloud. Curl up with your child and some mugs of cider and enjoy this book together on a long winter evening. |
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