(3) K-3 Illustrated by Christopher Manson. Manson's vibrant, textured illustrations capture the verve and enthusiasm of Child's well-known holiday poem. Thick, black-lined woodcuts painted with watercolor create a pleasing wintry rural setting; each framed spread serves as a snapshot of daily nineteenth-century work and play. A brief note about the poem's origin is on the copyright page, and sheet music appears on the back endpapers.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2014

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Tavares. Tavares's illustrations bring Child's 1844 poem to life, from the New England town at the beginning to Grandfather's farmhouse at the end. Some details in the pictures, such as a bridge "over the river," match the text, while others, such as a dog running alongside the sleigh, extend it thoughtfully. The nostalgic mood and the generally impressionistic style are offset by the characters' detailed and mobile faces.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian