Such a beautifully written book.
This is another one I will sit and read in the run up to Christmas with my 6 year old. I think she will really enjoy this

Whoo-hoo! It's just TWELVE WEEKS until Christmas!! I adore the holiday season. I especially love good holiday movies and books!

One of my favorite Christmas movies is "Miracle on 34th Street" starring Natalie Wood. At the time that the movie was made, Valentine Davies also penned a short novella to accompany the film release. There have been several adaptations of the movie and book but no other book has been released by the Davies estate - until now. 

Miracle on 34th Street is a picture book for kids of all ages. The story is accurately re-told for the enjoyment of children. The writing, while simple, is not childishly over-handed and the prose flows brilliantly throughout the book. The illustrations by James Newman Gray are exquisite. Their detail and vivid colors are sure to capture the eye of many young readers. 

Most importantly, this new rendition fully captures the hope, magic and joy of the original movie. This is a must-have book for your holiday library collection. 

Thank you to #Netgalley, #SourcebooksJabberwocky and the Davies Estate for this marvelous holiday tale.

This is a book that looks absolutely lovely – people in their best winter furs, pages decorated with seasonal details, cute design in faces and everything else. But in presenting this great little story in a modern fashion, it raised peculiar questions in my adult mind. What happened to the other sleeping Santa, who clearly was woken up in the act of being replaced, and why is our young heroine's mother the only person in charge of the whole parade? How does the boyfriend handily become a lawyer? How contrived is the big day in court? And how contrived is it for the girl to not realise something was up on the mystery drive home?

It's a sign of the times that the text, clear and warm and easy for the young to read, has been updated, and belabours the fact Kris Kringle can speak to all creeds, and sign to a deaf child. But at the same time, if you're thrusting a modern sensibility on to things, where is the union rep for Santa, and how can he be dismissed in such a way? It's awkward quibbles like that that stop me loving the book. But I still admire it for all its many qualities – and in the spirit of seasonal goodwill will rate it as the target audience would see it. And rest assured, they would see it often and with delight.

Miracle on 34th Street was one of my absolute favorite movies growing up, so I was thrilled to see Net Galley offering an advanced copy of this illustrated version. I absolutely loved it! This is the classic story that everyone knows & loves, brought to life with beautiful illustrations. The pictures were all so beautiful, and the text fit in perfectly. I loved that it didn't give all the tiny details of the story, but cut it down well enough to still have the essence of it. I can't wait for this to come out in print!

Miracle on the 34th Street A and pictures by James Newman Gray adapted for picture book by Susanna Leonard Hill is one of the most beloved Christmas's stories: during a parade, Santa must be replaced and a gentle old man, offers his help. Susan the daughter of Mother is happy to see the end of the Parade, and the success that it has had thanks to the new Santa. Invited for dinner, the old man doesn't have any problem to tell them that he is the real Santa Claus. Skepticism starts to mount. But what: don't you beStoryBook Editing of the Christmas Classics by Valentine Davieslieve in Christmas and in Santa Claus, replies Kris. Susan believes in him and asks him, when they speak together alone a precious gift: Santa promises that he will do all his best.

At the same time Kris is also accused of telling lies saying that he is the real Santa; there will be a trial as well, but do you know of? After all the story was resolved for better, and maybe Susan can sees her dream becoming true.



I love illustrations, and the big warm that this book is in grade to communicate.



It is a precious object, with an enchanting cover but also with precious fonts in grade to give to this book another more precious treat where possible: one of the most important gifts for your children!



Have you ever thought why children are in grade to see, feel things that adults can't see or feel anymore? Because adults have lost the capacity of dreaming.



Dreaming is important exactly like believing and this story wants to remind us that the dimension of dreams and the dimension of believing create a wonderful connection: there is a door, in our soul, that should always stay open, and it is the one of the enchantment, the one dedicated at the dimension of dream and possibilities; sometimes skepticism doesn't pay and our heart shouldn't stay closed, arid, like the one of Scrooge at the possibility of goodness that there is in the world ... starting to see and to feel Christmas's Spirit because simply, exists.

There is plenty of goodness in this world and sometimes in the most unthinkable places. Just, it's important to recognize it. And believe in magic, because magic exists.



Merry Christmas, everyone.



I thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this eBook.



Anna Maria Polidori

I couldn't wait to read this one! A lovely Christmas classic that is finally in illustrated storybook form. This book will be a hit with children of all ages, and will be perfect to read in classrooms, libraries, and even as a bedtime story. Filled to the brim with stunning illustrations, this book will be sure to spread Christmas cheer.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!

Miracle On 34th Street has always been one of my favorite Christmas stories, and I couldn't wait to see how it was adapted for the first time into a children's picture book. This beautiful storybook perfectly brings the beloved story to life in it's vivid illustrations, classic story line, and it's emphasis on Christmas truly being about believing and the spirit of giving. I'm so thankful that this beloved story will now be able to touch this generation and future generations to come, and I can't recommend it enough. I'm sure this will become a household favorite every Christmas, just like the beloved movie has. This is definitely the perfect book to get kids or kids at heart into the holiday spirit.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thanks so much to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the opportunity to advance read this.

I only wanted to send a note to the publisher, because I couldn't open this file in any of the three programs I tried, but I also have to leave feedback apparently. I'm sure the book's fine, I couldn't read it.

It's difficult to believe but this is the first-ever picture/storybook edition of this world-renowned Christmas classic. Beautifully illustrated with pictures by James Newman Gray and adapted for picture book by Susanna Leonard Hill, Miracle on 34th Street will surely continue to delight young readers for many more generations to come.

Valentine Davies' classic has always been my most favorite Christmas story and of course a nod to the original film version. This new edition is perfectly done and I'd highly recommend it to those looking for a quality addition to their children's library. The story is simply told here in an easy to read format enhanced by Gray's colorful illustrations. This should be a big seller.

I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing story and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for the kids to read with the family during Christmas time!

A beautifully illustrated edition of "Miracle on 34th Street". A story for any age and it was especially loved by my grandson when I read it to him.

This will be a favourite Christmas short read for anyone.

Thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Miracle on 34th Street is an annual f family favorite! It is absolutely timeless and this one is every bit as magical! The story is engaging for every age and the pictures in this particular book are great!

I highly recommend it for anyone and any age.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Miracle on 34th street by Valentine Davies Estate.
For a little girl named Susan, Christmas could be any other day. She doesn't believe in Santa Claus or magic or miracles of any kind. Then one day she meets Kriss Kringle. As she doubtfully tells him the gifts she most wishes for, deep down Susan finds herself hoping that just maybe, he is the real thing. Based on the original holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming story about generosity, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas.
This was an absolutely fantastic read. Loved the pictures too. 5*.

A very entertaining book that I could not help but think that my students will love. I highly recommend this for the artwork and story.

Miracle on 34th Street is one of my favorite Christmas movies and this book is a great new holiday tradition. I instantly fell in love with the story all over again.

The wonderful story of "Miracle on 34th Street" is brought to life in this beautifully illustrated book for kids of all ages! I enjoyed revisiting this tale of kindness, imagination and the true Christmas spirit of giving.