by Emily Kilgore, with illustrations by Kitty Moss (jP Kilgore)
Readers of all ages will love this picture book that describes the Book Flood in Iceland every Christmas Eve. Known as Jolabokaflod (which translates roughly to Christmas Book Flood), the annual tradition combines the magic and anticipation of Christmas with the joys of reading. People look for just the right book and accessory (warm socks, hot cocoa, a bookmark) for each family member to open on Christmas Eve, then everyone stays up reading all night. Kitty Moss’s beautiful artwork will leave you feeling that cold snow you see pictured on the pages, and aching for the warmth of that fireplace providing warm coziness.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens or How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.)
( official Kitty Moss – illustrator web site ) | ( official Emily Kilgore web site )
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by Jodi R.
Gere and South Branch Libraries
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