From Publishers Weekly
The fearless leader of Santa's sleigh was a character created by Robert L. May in his book, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, in 1939 as part of a giveaway from Montgomery Ward. Though the text, which gives a nod to Clement C. Moore, is somewhat forced, the book gets a boost from David Wenzel's illustrations of a warm, appealing Santa. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-This newly illustrated edition of the well-known story uses May's original, lengthy but satisfying rhymed text, written in 1939. Wenzel's watercolor illustrations are vibrant and richly detailed with a nostalgic, old-fashioned quality. Michael Emberley's watercolor, cartoonlike pen-and-ink drawings in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Applewood, 1994) are amusing but crowd the pages. Of the two books, Wenzel's illustrations are a better fit for the text. While a tad too long for storytime, it's a solid representation of the tale.-M. W.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Get acquainted with the original story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written in verse by his creator, Robert L. May. Beautifully re-illustrated with the vibrant art of David Wenzel, this wonderful edition of an American holiday classic is sure to be treasured for years.
Card catalog description
Although the other reindeer laugh at him because of his bright red nose, Rudolph proves his worth when he is chosen to lead Santa Claus' sleigh on a foggy night.
From the Publisher
This charming re-telling of the classic TV special is dutifully captured in a Little Golden Book with its vibrant art and enchanting prose. Golden Books doesn't miss any of the wonderful characters in this perennial favorite, from Yukon Cornelius to Rudolph's friend Hermey to all the Misfit Toys! Put simply, this is a classic story for children during the holiday season.
About the Author
Robert L. May first created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 1939 as a promotional character for the Montgomery Ward company.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ANNOTATION
Although the other reindeer laugh at him because of his bright red nose, Rudolph proves his worth when he is chosen to lead Santa Claus' sleigh on a foggy night.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Get acquainted with the original story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written inverse by his creator, Robert L. May. Beautifully re-illustrated with the vibrant art of David Wenzel, this wonderful edition of an American holiday classic is sure to be treasured for years.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
The fearless leader of Santa's sleigh was a character created by Robert L. May in his book, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, in 1939 as part of a giveaway from Montgomery Ward. Though the text, which gives a nod to Clement C. Moore, is somewhat forced, the book gets a boost from David Wenzel's illustrations of a warm, appealing Santa. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Publishers Weekly
A board book abridged from Robert L. May's original story, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, illus. by David Wenzel, allows youngest Rudolph fans to join in the fun. PW said of the original, "The text, which gives a nod to Clement C. Moore, gets a boost from David Wenzel's illustrations of a warm, appealing Santa." Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-This newly illustrated edition of the well-known story uses May's original, lengthy but satisfying rhymed text, written in 1939. Wenzel's watercolor illustrations are vibrant and richly detailed with a nostalgic, old-fashioned quality. Michael Emberley's watercolor, cartoonlike pen-and-ink drawings in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Applewood, 1994) are amusing but crowd the pages. Of the two books, Wenzel's illustrations are a better fit for the text. While a tad too long for storytime, it's a solid representation of the tale.-M. W. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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