[.ca] The Christmas Alphabet (ISBN 0531068579)

From Amazon.com:
Who can resist opening a door or lifting a flap just to see what's inside? No one. And that's why this seasonal, alphabetical pop-up book has become such a Christmas favorite. Beneath each lettered flap is an intricate three-dimensional paper cutout of a holiday-related object that starts with the same letter (A for angel, B for bell, C for candle). The cutouts, emerging from colorful squares, are all made of crisp white paper--creating an origami elegance. Yet the paper sculptures are decidedly joyful and unpredictable, like the exploding shreds of paper beside the title "unwrap" under the letter U. Robert Sabuda made his first pop-up book when he was 8 years old, but abandoned the art when he failed to figure out how to make the cyclone twirl in The Wizard of Oz. Apparently, he's finally mastered the art of motion, since many of the pop-ups feature movements such as flight for the angel, and the tender joining of lips for the kiss of two reindeer. Sabuda has also mastered the art of whimsy, making The Christmas Alphabet, The 12 Days of Christmas, and Cookie Count seasonal staples in households of children young and old. (All ages) --Gail Hudson

VERY LITTLE COLOR:
If you are looking for a stimulating pop up book for your children this ISN'T it most of the pop ups are COMPLETELY white and very few have color, what a let down compared to other Robert Sabuda books!!!!

Sabuda's Masterpieces:
I discovered Robert Sabuda's books while researching Amazon for children's books.We have 5 grandchildren , all under the age of 2 with the exception of l; she turned two in July! Not only do I plan on ordering this exceptional book for them all, I'm getting one for myself. I am 62 years old!!! I plan on collecting ALL of Sabuda's works of art. That's how highly I recommend The Movable Mother Goose. You will be highly pleased with this book!

If you love pop ups, this is a MUST have:
This detailed, intricate pop up by Robert Sabuda is a must have for any pop up lover. It would make an incredible Christmas gift, too. Sitting out on a table during the holidays, it will attract adults and children. If nothing else, it will slow you down a bit during the season to open every alphabet letter and appreciate all the detail of the book.

Black & White:
While the cover of this book looks very inviting, the lack of color inside makes the book uninteresting for children. Adults/Teens may enjoy the oragami cut-outs, but the child we gave it to had no use for the book. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in oragami. It should not be confused with a teaching tool for the alphabet at Christmas time.

Beautiful Gift Book for Christmas:
This is a simple, yet beautiful book of pop-up paper scultptures, each representing a theme from A to Z. It is not a book for young children, but rather for an older child or an adult who appreciates simple elegance and dramatic paper sculptures. This is also a great book for people who like to collect alphabet books. It also makes a beautiful "coffee table book" during the holiday season.