Silent Night [Hardcover]

Will Moses (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright!

It is a silent, snowy December night. Shopkeepers and country folk in the tiny Vermont village are hurrying everywhere, lighting candles, wrapping gifts, baking pies--getting ready. But for what? For Christmas Eve? Or is there more?

The Miller family knows there is! Pa and the boys, little Andy and Jamie, rush to the train station through the blizzardy twilight to pick up Grandma Stokes. Old Paul, the hired hand, rides to get Doc Herrick. Mama's quilty friend Tinker won't leave her side. They all know something truly wonderful is going to happen this Christmas Eve, snow or no snow, right here at Miller farm. In his unmistakable style, world renowned folk artist Will Moses brings Christmas to a Vermont village in an original story that the entire family--boys and girls, mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles--can share by their own candlelight year after year.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The lyrics of the beloved carol act as springboard for the story of the Miller family, who make last-minute holiday preparations as Mama is about to give birth. "Covered bridges and horse-pulled sleighs give the tale a 19th-century feel, while Moses's human figures radiate the warmth of the season," wrote PW. Ages 5-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4. Using the words of "Silent Night" as chapter headings, Moses tells the story of a family celebrating the Christmas Eve arrival of a baby girl. The day is filled with urgency and excitement, as Grandma arrives on the train, the hired hand rushes for Doc Herrick, and the family members trim the tree as they wait for the big event. When the baby arrives, relatives and friends each give her a small gift, except for Andy, who has nothing ready. Before he goes to sleep, he lays his skates down next to his new sister, promising, "Someday, I'll teach you to skate just like me." Moses's glorious folk-art paintings capture the 19th-century Vermont setting: the snow-swept landscapes, the quaint village and horse-drawn sleighs, and the cozy interiors of the old farm house. Readers will enjoy the understated story and pore over the gorgeous artwork for years to come.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (October 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399231005
• ISBN-13: 978-0399231001
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #964,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet tale, beautifully illustrated., December 6, 1997

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This review is from: Silent Night (Hardcover)

Silent Night by Will Moses is a sweet tale remeniscent of an old time story teller spinning his words into visions of an everyday Christmas miracle. Beautifully illustrated, a childs book that would please all generations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will Moses does it again!, January 6, 2008

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This review is from: Silent Night (Hardcover)

As always, Will Moses (as did his Grama before him) has hit the heart of rural America in his enchanting scenes. Don't forget to look for the full moon in each of his paintings! Silent Night and the Night Before Christmas were no exceptions. We sent one to our friends in Scotland who loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Silent Night Will Moses, November 17, 2011

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This review is from: Silent Night (Hardcover)

A beautifully illustrated and detailed story of a turn-of-the centry family's special gift that comes to them at Christmas time. Will Moses's ilustrations are a feast.