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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Original Classic Rudolph Story-over 107,000 copies sold!
Every year at Christmastime, young and old alike fall under the finger-snapping, joy-inspiring spell of this song. Now fans of the most famous reindeer of them all can become acquainted with the original story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written in verse by his creator, Robert L. May, in 1939. Sumptuously...more
Every year at Christmastime, young and old alike fall under the finger-snapping, joy-inspiring spell of this song. Now fans of the most famous reindeer of them all can become acquainted with the original story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written in verse by his creator, Robert L. May, in 1939. Sumptuously...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 24th 2001
by Grosset & Dunlap
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This was far better than May's sequel, IMO, and I actually quite enjoyed it and the little rhyme scheme was fun rather than annoying. It's neat to see the similarities and differences between this original telling and the subsequent song and classic stop-animation film. I was a little disappointed as I checked out the Applewood Books version (they are known for their reprints of classic books) because it did not have the original illustrations but rather ones to "enhance the enjoyment of ...more
The original 1939 story--in this edition highlighted by new illustrations. I kept waiting to see the lyrics to the song but guess what--they aren't in the book. May be good to know if that is what the patron is hoping to see in this title.
I enjoyed reading the story that brought Santa's reindeer to life. (The first work to mention them was Moore's poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas".) The rhyming gave the book an extra lift. I'm sure children will still love it for ages to come. ;)
Definitely too much rhyme. I'd for sure try another version. But, my kids loved it and wanted to read it again and again and again.
A classic Christmas story. Different from the movie!
I learned the origin of this story and was surprised.
Found a 1967 copy written for Montomery Ward originally published in 1939 for their Chrismtas advertising. Intereseting to read the history of the story at the front of this copy.
You know the story, this is a well-illustrated version.
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