Mr. Boddington's Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

by Mr. Boddington's Studio

Mr. Boddington's Studio delivers a stylish and modern illustrated reimagining of the most iconic Christmas picture book story using the words of the Clement Clarke Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas."

A perennial bestseller and timeless gift in the holiday season, multiple adaptations exist of this classic holiday tale, almost exclusively illustrated in bold classic colors. Mr. Boddington's Studio provides a fresh take by using the same poem and updating the style with a sophisticated and modern color palette. Children and parents alike will delight in revisiting this classic holiday tale with the iconic and fresh Mr. Boddington's style.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Poetry, Childrens, Holiday, Classics

32 pages, Hardcover

Published November 30, 2021

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this to my daughter tonight (for obvious reasons) and I must say, I seem to be in the minority on my feelings for this specific edition as I simply do not like it. I do not care for the illustrations, I do not find them lovely or even overly fitting. There is the inclusion of many elves (or at least helpers of some sort) that are featured prominently in this edition that, because it uses the words from the original poem, the narrator seems desperately trying to ignore. I guess this adds some humor as he's focused on Santa and doing his best to pretend these workers aren't his house or laying on his furniture, but it just seems so weird.

There's also little comments from the helpers on a few page that if read aloud disrupt the flow of the poem.

Other reviewers seem to really like this, and it seems to work for them, so by all means, give it a try... you may just want to look through it first because it may not be your cup of tea.

The poem itself is the same as always, it is a lovely work and I don't have anything to add. 2/5 stars.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations in this edition are stunning.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

A classic, but the art doesn't match with what the story says at all?? It literally says "Without a word he...." and the artwork has a pic of Mr. St. Nick shouting "Pack it up! Next stop Rome!" uh whut

[Chloe Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

the illustrations in this book are incredible, will continue to stare at them throughout the holiday season 🥹💖

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Santa's List includes the name Ollie.

[Katie Brummell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mr. Boddington Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
3.5⭐️
Children Holiday Picture Book
Format: Hardcover
Book 72 of 2022
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I honestly forget how long this poem is. Originally titled A Visit From St. Nicholas was published in 1823. I don't feel like this version brought anything special to the poem. I'm not familiar with Mr. Boddington Studio, maybe if I was, I might have liked it more, but It wasn't anything special to me. I did like, but also found confusing that all the mouse holes in the house were labled mouse house #1 and were decorated, but then all the sudden, there were no more mouse houses but the numbers were out of orders. I read this particular version because it's one of Barnes & Nobles' $9.99 kids book with purchase for the month of December. Happy Christmas Eve Everyone!
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Mr. Boddington's Studio delivers a stylish and modern illustrated reimagining of the most iconic Christmas picture book story using the words of the Clement Clarke Moore's poem A Visit from St. Nicholas.

A perennial bestseller and timeless gift in the holiday season, multiple adaptations exist of this classic holiday tale, almost exclusively illustrated in bold classic colors. Mr. Boddington's Studio provides a fresh take by using the same poem and updating the style with a sophisticated and modern color palette. Children and parents alike will delight in revisiting this classic holiday tale with the iconic and fresh Mr. Boddington's style.

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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute illustrations

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a charming and modern illustration accompanying this classic poem. Absolutely loved this rendition, the perfect gift for little ones!

[Riley Nevarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

So stinking cute!

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The poem itself is wonderful, but the illustrations for this book were less than ideal. There is extra text everywhere. It's distracting and disrupts the flow of the poem.

[lenina · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE ILLUSTRATIONNNNN

[Zezee · Rating 4 out of 5]

...The story in the poem is delightful, and the rhythm of the poem’s rhymes made it thrilling to read aloud. Apparently, it was anonymously published in 1823, before Moore claimed its authorship in 1837.

Mr. Boddington’s whimsical illustrations pair well with it, providing an abundance of colors and patterns and textures that make all the houses featured seem like wrapped presents. It’s not stated what’s used to create the illustrations, but my guess is… paint, maybe acrylic with some pastels and crayons added? I’m most likely wrong. Anyway, although the style of the illustrations is one I typically don’t favor, it works well here, making me love them.

OVERALL: ★★★★☆
I had a wonderful time reading this. It was a great presentation of the classic poem.

As posted on Zezee with Books.