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Cider Mill Press

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The Zombie Night Before Christmas (2010) 35 exemplaren
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Honestly this is just a riot. I wouldn't suggest you read this to the kids in lieu of the original story--unless your kids have an extraordinarily mature mindset that seeing Santa's reindeer ripped to shreds won't bother--but for the older set and horror fans this may do the trick. Kelley's clever substitutions flow well for the most part, but occasionally will falter. Its only to be expected, to keep the 'spirit' of the original certain phrases have to be in there, but they sound out of place given the context (such as Santa's jolly round belly jiggling with blood).

The illustrations are the creepier part I think. Little kids dreaming of sugared limbs? Undead reindeer flitting through the sky? Santa's bag of toys mysteriously filling with severed limbs? If nothing else it you'll look at the holiday differently!
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lexilewords | Dec 28, 2023 |
For years I have given Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, as a graduation gift for high school and college grads. I will add this book as well. A short book of thoughts from an Eastern religion, which, like The Prophet, expands the mind for easy contemplation. Truisms like the ones printed here are a good introduction to non-Christian ideas. "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." or "Charity is rich in returns; charity is the greatest wealth, for though it scatters, it brings no repentance."

There are many good photographs, but the water color images that also illustrate this book are worth the cost of the book itself. The image of a cat watching golden carp on page 44 is enough for any cat lovers around.

Recommended for personal purchase and as a gift book. Have some good thoughts!
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hadden | Jan 27, 2020 |

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104
Leden
343
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#69,543
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½ 3.6
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114

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