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book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
When one of my book groups chose this title for our December meeting, our hostess got her hands on a recording of Dylan Thomas himself reading this tale. We sat enraptured as little children and listened to the whole thing.
carrvan3's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lambageddon's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wonderful listening experience. Reminiscent and sweet (and funny at moments!), it reminded me of my own childhood Christmas memories.
valerie87's review against another edition
5.0
A Child’s Christmas in Wales — written and narrated by the incredible Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
“She said the right thing, always. She looked at the three tall firemen in their shining helmets, standing among the smoke and cinders and dissolving snowballs, and she said: “Would you like anything to read?”
I LOVE this poem. Brings back memories of Christmas and makes me laugh so much. I recommend it to everyone.
“She said the right thing, always. She looked at the three tall firemen in their shining helmets, standing among the smoke and cinders and dissolving snowballs, and she said: “Would you like anything to read?”
I LOVE this poem. Brings back memories of Christmas and makes me laugh so much. I recommend it to everyone.
mrsmobarak's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first exposure, I think, to Dylan Thomas' work. It was sweet and full vivid metaphorical imagery. I just might read it again around Christmas.
aliciagriggs's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely, atmospheric Christmas book that I've read every December since I was given it. Small but full of beautiful illustrations (some colour, some black and white) and a touching story about a child's nostalgic memories of Christmas in Wales.
michy7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Thomas' work inspires me because the imagery, rhythm, and flow is the language of song.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Comical at times as the kids talk about years gone by when they were younger and the fun things they
would do around the holidays. Such fun memories.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Comical at times as the kids talk about years gone by when they were younger and the fun things they
would do around the holidays. Such fun memories.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
cimorene1558's review against another edition
5.0
If there's anything nicer than finding that one of your favorite illustrators has illustrated one of your favorite pieces of writing, I don't know what it is! Bonus that my mother feels the same about both, and I therefore had someone to give it to for Christmas!