retold by David Warner
Paintings by Greg Newbold
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 17th 2017
by Shadow Mountain
The classic children's story The Little Match Girl, by Hans Christian Andersen, is retold for a Christmas audience as part of the annual Christmas concert series hosted by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
This beautifully illustrated edition shares the story of a young girl who attempts to sell her last bundle of matches on Christmas Eve. As the snow falls and the crowds pass her by, she strikes one of her matches, hoping for a little warmth. In its flame, she sees a vision of a roaring fire in a hot stove. The match goes out, taking the vision with it. A second match conjures a vision of a vast dining room complete with a feast fit for a king. The third match reveals a towering Christmas tree. With only a few matches left, she strikes them all and sees a vision of her beloved grandmother. Only this time, it is more than a vision as the spirit of grandmother takes the little match girl with her into heaven.
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My Review: 5 Stars
I have no idea why I love this story so much, as it really is a tragic tale. The images that come to my mind through this story are vivid and the paintings in this edition really solidify the pictures in my imagination. The words are touching and this is definitely a holiday staple in my home and a great addition to our family's collection.
*I received a copy and voluntarily reviewed it. My opinions are my own.*
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I read this book to my girls before reading it myself, and ended up with an impromptu and lengthy discussion about death. I was so not prepared for the way the story turned out!
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