Corgiville Christmas

Corgiville

by Tasha Tudor

In this third story set in imaginary Corgiville, home to corgis, cats, rabbits and some eccentric families, Christmas is coming. Mr. and Mrs. Bigbee Brown warm themselves by the wood stove as they drink their tea. Mr. Chicahominy, his two wives, and mother-in-law live in a house overlooking the pond. During the season he puts his haberdashery on wheels, peddling by wagon all about town. Families make special wreaths for the animals, and age Dundee cake for months. Finally, on December 25, the parlor door opens to reveal a magnificent Christmas tree with lighted candles and shining ornaments.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Holiday, Historical

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Tasha Tudor was an American illustrator and author of children's books.

Reviews

[Sylvester (Taking a break in 2023) · Rating 1 out of 5]

4* art
1* story

Too odd. I like how one reviewer put it on her "Lamentable" shelf. Agreed.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautiful pages, full of things to look at.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whimsical, unique, playful story of anthropomorphic farmyard creatures celebrating the holidays is reminiscent of the imaginings children come up with to play with toys and pets. Sure to inspire new play ideas for young readers and to charm animal lovers of all ages.

[superawesomekt · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a sweet old-fashioned Christmas with many kinds of animals--not just corgis. It's less of a story and more of a vignette. I always enjoy Tasha Tudor, but this was one of my least favorites she's done.

[Laura DeGrave · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not much storytelling to the tale, other than animal characters getting ready to celebrate Christmas.
More mentions of character's being introduced-- to what purpose...
Is this not a book about a corgi family?
I feel like this is a book you want to buy for the illustrations.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was cute, with lots of personified animals, especially Corgis in clothes. The painting style is classic and fits the story well. I didn't realize Tasha Tudor had been around so long!

[Elisabeth Ensor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations and cute story but not too much depth of any kind. It makes you want to create a cozy fire, serve hot tea and paint in watercolors!

[Katie Dennison · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's cute.

[Kristy McRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovelovelove Tasha Tudor and Corgiville!

[Brenda Cregor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tasha Tudor was an "old lady" when she wrote and illustrated this picture book.
There is a distinct difference between the illustrations of this work and her earlier works. I could tell her eyesight was dwindling and her hand was "not as sure". The immense detail is there, but it was less exact.
Still, the theme, Christmas, is true to her other works centered on this subject, which was so much a part of her life, and which has influenced mine.
The book is even more precious to own, since it encapsulates all that she loved.

[Christine Kallner · Rating 2 out of 5]

This fell pretty flat for me, especially compared to most other Tasha Tudor books I have read. The illustrations were kind of blurred and difficult to make out (especially any text included in them). There is still a ton of detail, which Tudor seems known for, but this time they lack precision and clarity. This worked well for a few spreads of more distant views, but not for the close-ups. The animal family names were rather odd and the story wasn't very interesting either.

[Turrean · Rating 1 out of 5]

Charming, though blurry, pictures but a strange, disconnected narrative. It was like somebody telling about the weird dream they had after eating too much Christmas candy: "And the corgis drive cars! Oh, did I tell you about the hedgehogs opening a shop? The bunny family lives next door to a cat family, who get mice for presents. To eat." Skip it. Even if it is Tasha Tudor.

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who has read all of Beatrix Potter and wants my re charmingly illustrated children's stories about animals needs to look at Tudor's Corgiville books. They are a delight, and while the pictures are illustrated with charming detail (as much as possible with chalks and pastels) the story gives bare bones that children can elaborate on themselves. So charming.

[Denise Choate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Corgiville Christmas by tasha tudor. Its x-mas in corgiville and the whole town is getting ready. What a jotous time a beautiful book with a great story line and you just have to love those shrt legged corgis! 2002

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

43 months - I'm at a loss as to why this book is rated so highly. Corgis are cute, don't get me wrong, but the illustrations are small and blurry and hard to make out. The story is ok but we just couldn't read it more than once, it was too difficult to enjoy the imagery.

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love Tasha Tudor's illustrations, but her corgiville books are creepy. oh, and she introduces polygamy in this one as well. I can't help but think that she was smoking a joint, or perhaps something stronger, on her Vermont farm when she did this series.

[Emmy's Grammy (Susan) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I get this out to read every Christmas. The art work is just lovely.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great drawings!
Cute story!
Great change of pace.

[Laura Madsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love corgis! Nice look at Christmas traditions in a simpler time.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally love this beautiful story with beautiful illustrations! I'm getting in the Christmas spirit with my favorite Christmas books!!