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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Richard Smith author Tim Hopgood author Felix Bernard author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:5th Oct '17

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland cover

A beautiful Christmas gift for all ages

'When it snows, ain't it thrilling!' A joyous celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, based on the classic song Winter Wonderland. The book features stunning wintery artwork from award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood and comes with an accompanying CD which includes a much-loved recording of the song by Peggy Lee.'Sleigh bells ring! Are you Listening?' Based on the classic song Winter Wonderland, this gorgeous picture book takes you on an enchanting journey through a glistening winter landscape. With beautiful wildlife to spot on every page, it is the perfect gift for the most wonderful time of the year. The book comes with an accompanying CD which includes the much-loved recording of the song by Peggy Lee that's just perfect for singing along to. 'Winter Wonderland is one of my favourite songs and one thats played over and over again in our house throughout the winter months. Hearing it conjures up happy memories of winter walks in the woods with my family and friends. No matter how old you are, I think the wonder and excitement of waking up to a world under a blanket of snow still remains. TIM HOPGOOD

"A seasonal classic in every sense." * The Daily Mail *
"A lovely, tuneful, wintry choice." * The Guardian *
"The words to this famous song are given new life in this beautiful book." * BookTrust *
"Both text and pictures cohere into utter cheerfulness, sure to get anybody singing along." * Kirkus *
"Tim Hopgood beautifully captures the magic of wintertime in this delightful book, showcasing stunning illustrations filled with dancing snowflakes and charming animals that will captivate readers of all ages." * Preneur World *
"Reading the words in print, rather than simply hearing them, made me think much more about what the song says to us about the wonders of our world and the importance of love." (praise for What a Wonderful World) * Gwen Grant, Armadillo Magazine *
"The words are enriched by gorgeous illustrations." (praise for What a Wonderful World) * Carousel *
"Every page is so lovely, so appealing, it demands long, close attention." (praise for What a Wonderful World) * Gwen Grant, Armadillo Magazine *
"Hopgood does the impossible and makes a song as ubiquitous as What a Wonderful World feel fresh again. With dazzling artwork that jumps off the page, the colours of the rainbow never looked prettier." (praise for What a Wonderful World) * Huffington Post *

ISBN: 9780192743770

Dimensions: 279mm x 281mm x 8mm

Weight: 227g

32 pages