Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

I have enjoyed Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas since I first viewed it on HBO in the late 70s. With its simple charm I feel it is one of the great American Christmas stories. With this book, and its story and pictures by Russell and Lillian Hoban, I am able to imagine the impact it had on Jim Henson when he first encountered it. This Christmas with the release of the soundtrack, by Paul Williams, from the original show I am able to find new enjoyment from this story. I have enjoyed Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas with my children and now my children's children. It continues to deliver a Christmas message about the importance of family, hope and love in all of its formats. Now if only the original show would be re-released on Blu-Ray in its unedited original version.

Artwork on the inside is the same as in the original bound book. One of my children's favorite Christmas books.

This was a Christmas gift for my Godson. He is one at the moment and loved bedtime stories. This is one that has meant a lot to me in my life. He has the movie and this year I knew he needed the book also. His mom cried when she opened it and assured me that he would be read this book often and couldn't wait to add it to his collection! Thank you for making this possible for us.

This is a wonderful little book for somebody who loves the movie. It is a book for a kid, true...but it's not cutesy and adorable in the way we think of children's books today. It's VERY matter of fact. The illustrations are beautiful and I'm glad to have given it as a gift to a loved one.

How can you not love Emmet Otter? Great classic book for all ages.

Beautiful and charming Christmas picture book! The familiar and comforting illustrations will make this a classic for anyone who grew up with and loved the Frances and Arthur books.

This is a lesson on what is the true meaning of Christmas. My children grew up watching the video. This is the beginning of Christmas. For my family. Loved the book!

Watching the Emmet Otter Jug Band DVD is one our family Christmas traditions. So having the original story in book form adds to that special time of year.