{"product_id":"emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-9781524714574","title":"Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film -- in print after over 40 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now-classic film \u003ci\u003eEmmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas\u003c\/i\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 It is a story that reaches into a reader's heart and reminds us all that fortune favors the brave. \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 contain plenty of warmth. --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hoban, Russell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doubleday Books for Young Readers\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","brand":"Russell Hoban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39921803558987,"sku":"9781524714574","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_4cba9730-199e-4da1-a011-3dff18f1d421.jpg?v=1670449629","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-9781524714574","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}