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Christmas Around the World: A Pop-Up Book | 
 enlarge | Author: Chuck Fischer
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $16.39
You Save: $13.61 (45%)
New (32) Used (9) Collectible (1) from $15.88
Rating:  20 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Pop
Pages: 12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 9.4 x 1.9
ISBN: 0316117951
Dewey Decimal Number: 394.2663
EAN: 9780316117951
Publication Date: October 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Master pop-up artist Chuck Fischer's most glorious creation yet -- CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD is the perfect holiday gift. Featuring France, Germany, Russia, Latin America, Scandinavia, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States, every spread is packed with delights: a luxurious central pop-up image, plus removable booklets, pullouts, mini pop-ups, and more. The text illuminates unique Christmas traditions, gift legacies, and portraits of mythic figures, such as England's Father Christmas and Italy's Le Befana. Like Christmas in New York, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD is destined to become a treasured keepsake and a bestseller for years to come.
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 Christmas Around The World (by Chuck Fischer) January 7, 2009
S. Willar
January 9,2009
RE: Christmas Around The World (by Chuck Fischer)
The popup art is extraordinary and eclectic. However, and regrettably, there is a particularly gruesome image in the book that in my opinion is not appropriate for children. Hopefully another edition will not have this image in it so that it can be shared with everyone.
S. Willar
 A Family Treasure November 10, 2008
Sally (Pembroke Pines, FL)
This pop-up book takes my breath away! It is not for children but rather is to be used as a family keepsake, to be passed down from generation to generation. This is a collector's gift, a work of art. Each two-page spread tells the history and traditions of Christmas from around the world. There are hidden surprises like pullouts and mini booklets that are filled with information.
The reader learns about Father Christmas, Boxing Day, and plum pudding in England, along with some authentic Victorian illustrations. The first nativity scene, presecio, or creche came from Italy, along with La Bafana, the Christmas Witch. From Germany came the Advent Calendar, the legend of Tannenbaum or Christmas tree, and Saint Nicholas. From France comes reveillon, a feast--late-night after midnight mass, Pere Noel, and pictures of the City of Lights, Paris, at Christmas. From Russia came the real Saint Nicholas and Baboushka. We learn that Scandinavia is where the Festival of Light continues. The decorations and the history of Santa are found in the pages about North America. Included in the back of the book is a box that pulls out and contains a Santa and sleigh that can pop together and be used as a stand-alone decoration!
A fantastic book to own or to give!
Christmas Customs October 24, 2008
M. Blatt (California and Idaho)
Colorful artwork, complex pop-ups, additional gatefolds that expand the pages, and full descriptions of Christmas customs around the world all combine to form an enjoyable experience. Chuck Fischer has created a beautiful addition to the shelf of Christmas books.
 Christmas Around the World January 24, 2008
Selynn @ the Lake
This is a delightful book that entertains the young and young-at-heart with its educational information. The paintings are beautiful. Each page has it immediate surprises and more that are to be discovered whether by pulling, unfolding or finding flaps to open! It is the best pop-up book that refolds neatly each and every time! It's an heirloom to treasure and hand down to the next generation.
Chuck's NEWEST BOOK, IN THE BEGINNING, GENESIS IS AWESOME! I just got to view it today in its finished format. It is a feast for the eyes and soul! Another MUST_HAVE!
Pop-Up Christmas Book - multi featured January 7, 2008
Diane Dickson (Blue Springs, MO USA)
Although this book is not inexpensive, Amazon had the best price by far! I saw it in a brick and mortor store and really loved both the overall design and the many little extras. Besides a stand-up in each page spread, there are little "books" on one or both sides that give more detailed info on that country. There are a couple of "sliders" and a small tray that holds a pop-up sleigh (not attached to the book).
This is not really a child's book - except when fully supervised by an adult. Kids will enjoy the pictures but not fully understand all the details given about each country.
It would make a great family tradition to look and read during the Christmas season.
My only disappointment is that more countries(and pages)were not included.
It is high quality paper and worth the half-off the listing price that Amazon offers.
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