This is a review I did for Children's Literature for a book that is now selling like hotcakes and garnered a spot in the Top 10 Holiday Books from Publisher's Weekly.  It's gratifying to have my judgment affirmed.    I hope everyone enjoys the season!

Since Clement C. Moore first published his poem in 1823, the timeless tale of a magical visit from Saint Nick has captivated generations of children. In this stunning presentation, artist Niroot Puttapipat combines exquisite silhouettes with elaborate cut-paper pages to bring the wonder of the holidays to life. The clever opening spread features an exterior view of the elegant house, and with the turn of a small page readers gain a peek inside as though one had opened the structure like a doll house. In the next spread, Papa dashes to the window with open-mouthed surprise to confirm the identity of their late-night visitor, his excitement perfectly captured. Humorous details, such as the famed battling mice and nutcrackers from another traditional Christmas story, are often viewed through windows, giving readers a sense of anticipation and discovery. The final spread, a gloriously intricate pop-up silhouette of Saint Nick and his reindeer-pulled sleigh in flight, will elicit a gasp of delight from children of all ages, and the adults fortunate enough to share in the reading of this ingenious addition to the genre of paper art books.