Home Alone
The Classic Illustrated Storybook
by John Hughes, Kim Smith
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Dec 13 2015
Description
With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation is the perfect nostalgic gift alongside family holiday classics like The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wished his family would disappear. He never thought his wish would come true! Can he keep a couple of crooks from entering his house? And will his family return in time for Christmas? Complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby traps, and a heartwarming happy ending, this picture book is perfect for movie fans, parents, and any kid who’s ever dreamed of being home alone.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781594748585 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Angie R, Librarian
With all the magic and mischief of the movie, this book bring Kevin to life for another generation to love. I saw this film in theaters 25 years ago and it's still great!
Sarah B, Educator
Home Alone is a family favorite film in our house and my kids were excited to see this book version! They asked me to buy them a copy for Christmas! Great interpretation, cute pictures! Should be a hit!
Educator 269910
For longtime fans of the movie, this book is a gem. Fun for adults and children, my son and I enjoyed seeing the adventures of Kevin McAllister and the Wet Bandits play out on the written page through fun illustrations. Being able to relive a classic film and a staple in our Christmas movie line-up in a new medium was a true delight.
Kate B, Librarian
The graphics are great and the characters look exactly the film. This has been added to the cart for purchase at my library.
Nathalie A, Educator
I loved this as much as the movies! Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity!!
Melissa D, Librarian
The movie has so much action, I knew that it would have to be pared down a lot for a picture book, so I was prepared. It is very simplified here, but I enjoyed it! Kevin wishes his family would disappear...and wakes up to find that they have! Having the whole house to himself, he amuses himself as any kid would, but then overhears the burglars' plan to break in the next day. He prepares for a Christmas alone, befriends the neighbor next door, and sets his booby traps. Naturally he misses his family and his only Christmas wish is to have them back again...and when he wakes up, they're home!
I did thoroughly enjoy the illustrations - I loved the bright colors and recognizable characters and overall sense of fun they portrayed.
Having seen the movie many times, I do wonder how those unfamiliar with it would like this book. It does have a theme every child can relate to - sometimes we all wish our families would leave us alone! And of course when they're gone, we all miss them. :-)
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