{"product_id":"emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-9781524714574","title":"Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film is back in print after over 40 years \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now-classic film \u003cb\u003eEmmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by Russell and Lillian Hoban, creators of \u003ci\u003eBread and Jam for Frances\u003c\/i\u003e and other treasured children's books. With an enduring score by the great Paul Williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across America. Now the book that started it all is back in print, in a beautiful gift edition that will thrill Muppets fans young and old. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by the classic tale \"The Gift of the Magi,\" the story begins in a poor country cottage, as Emmet Otter dreams of buying Ma a piano for Christmas, while Ma dreams of buying Emmet a guitar. When a village talent contest is announced, both imagine their dreams coming true. But what they don't imagine finding is their real reward - the power of love, family, and hope in hard times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e It is a story that reaches into a reader's heart and reminds us all that fortune favors the brave.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" A] welcome reissue of the Hobans' 1971 story . . . Colorful illustrations of the close-knit animal community containplenty of warmth.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doubleday Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524714574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2017 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Russell Hoban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36656497655964,"sku":"9781524714574","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_311300ac-288b-4131-8cbc-e5dabfff73da.jpg?v=1603888313","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-9781524714574","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}