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Faber have recently published an edition of Walter de la Mare's poem Snow illustrated by Carolina Rabei. I haven't seen the book, but the trailer is delightful enough to make me seek it out.

02 December 2014 in Children's and young adult books, Cover design and illustration, Poetry | Permalink

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This might just be this year's Christmas book! Thank you. (I am such a sucker for anything snowy...)

Posted by: Freda | 02 December 2014 at 03:58 PM

Me too!

Posted by: Cornflower | 02 December 2014 at 04:15 PM

I can confirm that the book is lovely! The Book People had it for a very reasonable price so I couldn't resist adding it to Nonna's seasonal bookshelf along with Shirley Hughes' lovely Alfie's Christmas. Now all I need is for someone to re-issue her Lucy & Tom's Christmas (my copy is nearly 30 years old and well read to the point of fragility) and I will be very happy indeed.
BTW the same source also has the new edition of Dylan Thomas's 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' for the sort of price that made it irresistable (to me anyway)

Posted by: LizF | 03 December 2014 at 09:51 AM

The last scene looks so much like Vulpera where we go each winter, it's uncanny…!

I will definitely look out for this book for my grandchildren (my latest excuse) :)

Posted by: Swissrose | 04 December 2014 at 07:58 AM

Their prices are very good, and I'm so glad to hear the book is lovely!

Posted by: Cornflower | 04 December 2014 at 11:08 AM

It looks as though it will delight any age (i.e. no excuse needed)!

Posted by: Cornflower | 04 December 2014 at 11:09 AM

Walter de la Mare has been a favorite poet of mine since high school. Snow, unfortunately, doesn't seem to be available in the US, but I just ordered two copies from The Book Depository for my grandnieces. I hope they'll like this introduction to de la Mare.

Posted by: Joan Kyler | 04 December 2014 at 01:27 PM

I glad Freda sent me off in your direction that book looks so lovely. Sarah x

Posted by: Sarah | 04 December 2014 at 07:17 PM

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