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By
Louise Moeri and
Trina Schart Hyman (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Publication date
September 26, 2005
Pages
48
Binding
School and Library
Edition
30 anv
Book category
Easy Fiction
ISBN-13
9780618616831
ISBN-10
0618616837
Dimensions
0.50 by 5.50 by 6.25 in.
Weight
0.25 lbs.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$14.00
Other format details
juvenile
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A grumpy old woman had never properly celebrated Christmas until the year that the Star Mother's youngest child came to earth to find out what Christmas was all about. Simultaneous.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Once upon a Christmas, there was an old woman who lived in a hut at the edge of the forest, with only her old dog, Uproar, to keep her company. The old woman had only one wish: to celebrate a real Christmas, with a tree and presents and candles and food. Just once.
High up in the heavens, Star Motherâs youngest child makes a wish, too. ÂMother!â he wails, Âjust once I want to celebrate Christmas like they do down there!â So Star Mother sends him to earth, where he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .
In this original, heartwarming fable, Louise Moeri tells the story of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come true.
"In three words I can state clearly why I wanted to be a part of the children's book field: Trina Schart Hyman. In 1975, the year I graduated from college, I won a literary prize for my own writing and with the money I bought books. One book in particular altered the course of my life: STAR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST CHILD. Both the story and Trina's heartfelt illustrations propelled me to be a part of the wondrous world of children's books. I still have my first edition copy, a bit tattered from frequent readings and poring over Trina's artwork. Whenever I needed encouragement this book, with all its magic, gave me that artistic boost." Olivier Dunrea, author.
High up in the heavens, Star Motherâs youngest child makes a wish, too. ÂMother!â he wails, Âjust once I want to celebrate Christmas like they do down there!â So Star Mother sends him to earth, where he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .
In this original, heartwarming fable, Louise Moeri tells the story of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come true.
"In three words I can state clearly why I wanted to be a part of the children's book field: Trina Schart Hyman. In 1975, the year I graduated from college, I won a literary prize for my own writing and with the money I bought books. One book in particular altered the course of my life: STAR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST CHILD. Both the story and Trina's heartfelt illustrations propelled me to be a part of the wondrous world of children's books. I still have my first edition copy, a bit tattered from frequent readings and poring over Trina's artwork. Whenever I needed encouragement this book, with all its magic, gave me that artistic boost." Olivier Dunrea, author.
Editions
Paperback
With Trina Schart Hyman (other contributor) |
30 anv edition from Houghton Mifflin (September 26, 2005)
9780618615094 | details & prices | 48 pages | 5.25 × 6.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.15 lbs | List price $8.95
About: A grumpy old woman has never properly celebrated Christmas until the year that the Star Mother's youngest child comes to earth to find out what Christmas is all about.
About: A grumpy old woman has never properly celebrated Christmas until the year that the Star Mother's youngest child comes to earth to find out what Christmas is all about.
from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 1980)
9780395299296 | details & prices | 5.25 × 6.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.15 lbs | List price $5.95
About: A lonely old woman and Star Mother's youngest child would both like to experience the joy of celebrating Christmas
About: A lonely old woman and Star Mother's youngest child would both like to experience the joy of celebrating Christmas
School and Library
The price comparison is for this edition
With Trina Schart Hyman (other contributor) |
30 anv edition from Houghton Mifflin (September 26, 2005)
9780618616831 | details & prices | 48 pages | 5.50 × 6.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.25 lbs | List price $14.00
About: A grumpy old woman has never properly celebrated Christmas until the year that the Star Mother's youngest child comes to earth to find out what Christmas is all about.
About: A grumpy old woman has never properly celebrated Christmas until the year that the Star Mother's youngest child comes to earth to find out what Christmas is all about.
With Trina Schart Hyman |
from Houghton Mifflin (November 1, 1975)
9780395214060 | details & prices | 48 pages | 5.50 × 6.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.35 lbs | List price $16.00
About: A lonely old woman and Star Mother's youngest child would both like to experience the joy of celebrating Christmas
About: A lonely old woman and Star Mother's youngest child would both like to experience the joy of celebrating Christmas
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