The gorgeous reimagining of the classic Christmas tale with Rachel Isadora's signature twist!

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora sets her colorful, unique version of this well-known Christmas poem in Africa, capturing the anticipation and excitement of the holiday in her stunning collages. Children will pore over the enchanting artwork--brimming with special touches like traditional African toys and a Santa who sports dreadlocks--as they chime along with the familiar rhyming text.
Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family. Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening NightMy Ballet ClassSwan LakeThe Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Award. View titles by Rachel Isadora

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The gorgeous reimagining of the classic Christmas tale with Rachel Isadora's signature twist!

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora sets her colorful, unique version of this well-known Christmas poem in Africa, capturing the anticipation and excitement of the holiday in her stunning collages. Children will pore over the enchanting artwork--brimming with special touches like traditional African toys and a Santa who sports dreadlocks--as they chime along with the familiar rhyming text.

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Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family. Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening NightMy Ballet ClassSwan LakeThe Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Award. View titles by Rachel Isadora

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