Miracle on 34th Street

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 the Valentine Davies Estate, is the storybook edition of the Christmas classic we all have come to know and love. The exquisite and beautifully detailed book illustrations are done by James Newman Gray, and they perfectly capture the magic of the story and the wonder of Christmas.

Susan is a little girl that does not believe in Santa, or any of the other Christmas miracles or magic. All of that changes when she meets Kriss Kringle, and she tells him what her Christmas wishes are. On the outside, she acts like she does not believe her wishes will come true. However, inside she is secretly hoping that Kriss Kringle is the real thing. This is a story about one little girl's hope in something and someone...if she just finds it in her heart to believe in the magic of Christmas.

Miracle on 34th Street perfectly captures the spirit and magic of Christmas. This is a flawless rendition of the classic, and one that children of all ages will treasure and adore for many years to come. I would strongly recommend this book. Miracle on 34th Street will be the perfect gift for children this holiday season.

I would like to thank Sourcebooks Jabberwocky and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review Miracle on 34th Street. My views are my own, and are in no way influenced by anyone else.