Christmas Alphabet, Deluxe Anniversary Edition Pop-up Book
Who can resist opening a door or lifting a flap just to see what's  inside? No one. And that's why this seasonal, alphabetical pop-up book has become such a Christmas favorite. Beneath each lettered flap is an intricate three-dimensional paper cutout of a holiday-related object that starts with the same letter (Afor angel,Bfor bell,Cfor candle). The cutouts, emerging from colorful squares, are all made of crisp white paper--creating an origami elegance. Yet the paper sculptures are decidedly joyful and unpredictable, like the exploding shreds of paper beside the title "unwrap" under the letterU. Robert Sabuda made his first pop-up book when he was 8 years old, but abandoned the art when he failed to figure out how to make the cyclone twirl inThe Wizard of Oz. Apparently, he's finally mastered the art of motion, since many of the pop-ups feature movements such as flight for the angel, and the tender joining of lips for the kiss of two reindeer. Sabuda has also mastered the art of whimsy, makingThe Christmas Alphabet,The 12 Days of Christmas, andCookie Countseasonal staples in households of children young and old. (All ages)--Gail Hudson--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.