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Christmas Secret
When a great storm keeps Santa from visiting a village, a master toymaker/ex-navigator saves the day. He keeps secret the fact that Santa failed to make an appearance, but Santa finds out and, wanting this amazing toymaker as a helper, makes him an offer he can't refuse. Full color throughout.
- GenresChristmas
40 pages, Library Binding
First published October 1, 1991
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December 24, 2021
David Delamare's Christmas Secret is a beautifully drawn and enchanting Christmas story.
Richardson the lion, an ex-sailor, is paid a visit by his old captain, Quilty the pelican, 24 days before Christmas. The bird tells his former mate that a tremendous blizzard is coming, and Richardson uses his seafaring skills to determine that the storm will arrive on Christmas Eve.
Fearful that Santa won't be able to get through the snow, Richardson enlists the help of a mouse friend named Tag and makes all the toys needed for Christmas. His heroism does not go unnoticed: the lion awakens Christmas morning at the North Pole and finds that Santa has a job to offer him. Delamare's book has a charming, old-fashioned appeal to it. If you're like me, a lover of sentimental Christmas stories, this book's for you.
Richardson the lion, an ex-sailor, is paid a visit by his old captain, Quilty the pelican, 24 days before Christmas. The bird tells his former mate that a tremendous blizzard is coming, and Richardson uses his seafaring skills to determine that the storm will arrive on Christmas Eve.
Fearful that Santa won't be able to get through the snow, Richardson enlists the help of a mouse friend named Tag and makes all the toys needed for Christmas. His heroism does not go unnoticed: the lion awakens Christmas morning at the North Pole and finds that Santa has a job to offer him. Delamare's book has a charming, old-fashioned appeal to it. If you're like me, a lover of sentimental Christmas stories, this book's for you.
January 2, 2020
ong a favorite illustrator of mine, Delamare's images are very detailed. The hair on a lion's arm is drawn so that each and every hair is singular. A frown is multi-layered. The design on wallpaper is precise. A sharpened pencil reflects the indentations let from the sharpener.
This particular book was hard to find, and I had to search many sites before obtaining it, at a price higher than I am usually accustomed to spending. Originally from Leicester, England, he now resides in the United States. This is the first book he has both illustrated and written.
A tale of a lion, living in an attic, he hears the wind howl and the snow pelting the window on a cold winter's night. Suddenly, his old friend from his sea faring days, Quilty the penguin loudly opens the window. Elated to see him, Richardson the Lion begins to dance. The weather is bad reports Quilty. A storm is brewing and most likely toys will not be received on Christmas day.
Spending all his money on materials to make toys, Richardson works intensely. Creating a puppet theater, and many unique items, his friend the pelican steals a key that allows access to an attic where he knows an old santa suit is left in a corner in a old box.
As the lion, a mouse, and the pelican assist santa, all toys are delivered.
A simple tale. The beauty is in the incredible art work.
This particular book was hard to find, and I had to search many sites before obtaining it, at a price higher than I am usually accustomed to spending. Originally from Leicester, England, he now resides in the United States. This is the first book he has both illustrated and written.
A tale of a lion, living in an attic, he hears the wind howl and the snow pelting the window on a cold winter's night. Suddenly, his old friend from his sea faring days, Quilty the penguin loudly opens the window. Elated to see him, Richardson the Lion begins to dance. The weather is bad reports Quilty. A storm is brewing and most likely toys will not be received on Christmas day.
Spending all his money on materials to make toys, Richardson works intensely. Creating a puppet theater, and many unique items, his friend the pelican steals a key that allows access to an attic where he knows an old santa suit is left in a corner in a old box.
As the lion, a mouse, and the pelican assist santa, all toys are delivered.
A simple tale. The beauty is in the incredible art work.
November 24, 2021
Lovely illustrations, ok story.
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