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Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie - May 2025
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The Golem and the Jinni (The Golem and the Jinni #1) by Helene Wecker - March 2025
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A sprawling epic in miniature. Young children can feel a real sense of accomplishment to read this, though it's not long nor particularly difficult.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas was published in 1822 or '23, depending on source, so our vision of the jolly old man in red is 200 years old. Even for Baum the character was well-established. See the interesting introduction by Naomi Kleinberg (at least in my edition) for more.
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas: or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas was published in 1822 or '23, depending on source, so our vision of the jolly old man in red is 200 years old. Even for Baum the character was well-established. See the interesting introduction by Naomi Kleinberg (at least in my edition) for more.
Too bad it's more of a chronicl ...more
To be honest I didn't really like this book. On the other hand I think if we look deeply at what the story is conveying we will see the true origins of Christmas and it's Pagan roots. I also felt it was kinda a creepy story. This old man is making friends, apart from their parents, with all these young children, through gifts. The relationship sounds compassionate and yet there is no relationship, just materialism. When we look and the wood nymph that suckles Claus it really adds more contextual
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Nov 30, 2017
Gem
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it was amazing
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I loved this the first time I read it, it has not lost any of it's charm.
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This book, by the same author as The Wizard of Oz, details the origins and adventures of Santa Claus. It is an interesting description, differing in some ways from the now-held ideas of Santa. He is shown to be a good man, looking to bring joy to all children. He starts small, near him, and then reaches out further and further. The book is written from a narrator's perspective, so there are small asides to explain details that might be overlooked.
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Very cute book. It has the same vibes as those claymation Christmas movies.
I adore this book and pick up something new every time I read it. It never loses its magic for me.
Dec 09, 2016
Gem
rated it
it was amazing
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What a charming, delightful, and magical holiday story. This will be part of my Christmas tradition going forward as it encompasses the essence of the holiday spirit.
Sep 15, 2011
Jennifer
marked it as to-read
Nov 23, 2012
Monica
marked it as to-read
