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Winter's Tale
A winter wonderland in glittering 3D!
Winter’s Tale is Robert Sabuda’s most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil and glitter further capture the magic of winter. This is a must-have for everyone’s bookshelf!
Winter’s Tale is Robert Sabuda’s most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil and glitter further capture the magic of winter. This is a must-have for everyone’s bookshelf!
12 pages, Novelty Book
First published September 27, 2005
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Robert Sabuda
117 books160 followersRobert Sabuda is internationally acclaimed for his stunning pop-up books, including America the Beautiful and The 12 Days of Christmas. He is also the illustrator of Chanukah Lights by Michael J. Rosen. Robert Sabuda lives in New York City.
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January 29, 2020
This is a work of art in these pages. There is incredible mechanical engineering to make this all work. I have read Robert’s books before and they are some of the best ones in the Pop-up world. Each page is complex with several animals on it. Things move and spin and it’s amazing. There is a flap to open and there is more text and story to read and another pop-up, smaller, but some of them are still complex. I love these books.
The nephew loves these books. He read this to me and he kept getting absorbed in the page of pop-up. He spent time reading this book on his own and being absorbed by how it all worked. It was a 5 star review for him.
The nephew loves these books. He read this to me and he kept getting absorbed in the page of pop-up. He spent time reading this book on his own and being absorbed by how it all worked. It was a 5 star review for him.
December 7, 2022
This is a splendid, sparkling tale of winter! I have been in love with Robert Sabuda's paper art, pop-up books for years and this one is stunning. Each page is a winter wonderland of animals. From a snowy owl to a magnificent moose, we are immersed in their winter worlds. The last page is especially breathtaking with a little snowbound house that lights up (small battery required) when you turn the page. I read this story to children for years and it never failed to light up their eyes with delight. A perfect winter tale!
January 6, 2016
If you've never experienced a Robert Sabuda pop-up book, get your hands on one today! This is a beautiful display of ingenuity with a great story woven in. I've shared this with all elementary grades and intakes of breath from the first page to last from the students is something I'll never forget. Beautiful!
August 27, 2016
This is a wonderful pop-up book with beautiful winter animal cut-outs. It's a shame this fragile book will no doubt be destroyed by our young library patrons.
December 31, 2014
What a magical book. I am slowly building a collection of all of these and can't wait to add this to my physical shelf!
March 2, 2018
I read this book every time we go to our favorite B&B in Eureka Springs Arkansas.
January 22, 2020
Another great classic.
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October 6, 2018This was an amazing Book! All the pop-ups are BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING. I went thru the book a few times before I 'discovered' the flaps on the sides. With very few words the author is so expressive and told a beautiful story about winter!
I think this book would be great to teach about what animals do in the winter. It only gives a brief introduction into the life of animals in the winter but it could be used as an introduction into that topic.
This book is a concept picture book.
Originally published September 27, 2005.
I think this book would be great to teach about what animals do in the winter. It only gives a brief introduction into the life of animals in the winter but it could be used as an introduction into that topic.
This book is a concept picture book.
Originally published September 27, 2005.
January 25, 2010
If you are not familiar with Robert Sabuda.... you are really missing out! My dear friend Nanette just gave me this magical gift. While the story is BEYOND simplistic.... that is not the reason for the book. The pop up images done in white card stock are simply mnystifying and are beyond complex! As I looked at it.... I thought how cool it would be to walk through this wintr wonderland if I were small enough! Go figure and I am not even on mind altering substances!
December 5, 2007
Yes, it's a pop-up book...but it's so intricately formed that I find myself sneaking to read it in a dark room even after my little boy is fast asleep...and dwelling with star-gazed eyes at the surprise on the final page.
December 1, 2008
Robert Sabuda is the master of pop up books. They are GORGEOUS! This one is no exception. The story is secondary at best (it's hard to remember to even read it). This isn't my favorite of his, but it's lovely.
October 3, 2018
Genre: Pop-Up Picture Book
Copyright Date: 2005
Another great pop-up book by Robert Sabuda. I felt as if I was in a winter wonderland with all the animals from the the forest. This book gives the opportunity to talk about winter and what certain animals do during that time.
Copyright Date: 2005
Another great pop-up book by Robert Sabuda. I felt as if I was in a winter wonderland with all the animals from the the forest. This book gives the opportunity to talk about winter and what certain animals do during that time.
March 8, 2008
Another book one doesn't really read. Beautiful!
April 18, 2008
A stunningly beautiful book!
August 11, 2009
Yet another beautiful book from Robert Sabuda. This is not a book to have around to read - this is a book to have around to admire.
April 16, 2011
A beautiful pop up book to use dor winter storytimes.
March 31, 2015
It wasn't what I expected. The pop-up art is amazing, I just didn't love the story that much. I think I was expecting more of a Christmas feel.
September 28, 2016
A birthday gift for my baby niece 10 years ago！
October 5, 2017
The most amazing pop up book that I have ever read. Absolutely stunning.💎
November 9, 2017
Robert Sabuda's pop up book is so beautiful, how can you miss it?!
December 9, 2017
Wow! The most gorgeous and stunning pop-up book I have ever seen!
December 14, 2017
Coolest book ever. Roby Elementary exceptional child class.
December 28, 2017
Beautiful paper crafting and a lovely story perfect for reading all winter long.
December 29, 2017
Enchanting works of art. Will thrill both adult and child!
October 6, 2018
Concept
Copyright 2005
This is a beautiful book about winter. Grades k-5. I would allow students to read/ look at this book during quite reading time.
Copyright 2005
This is a beautiful book about winter. Grades k-5. I would allow students to read/ look at this book during quite reading time.
January 28, 2019
Beautiful paper art! Sabuda's works always blow me away.
August 19, 2019
Intricate pop-up book, well-made.
December 5, 2024
An incredibly beautiful book!! The story is a cute one about winter animals and the moving parts are phenomenal! Students love to guess which animals come next, and the light at the end!!! Oh my goodness! Highly recommended.
December 5, 2019
A beautiful pop-up book and story. Children can spend hours just looking & playing with the pop-ups
December 5, 2019
Beautiful story and an amazing pop-up adventure!
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