{"product_id":"emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas","title":"Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film.\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 North America. Here is the book that started it all, 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. 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 \u003cb\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \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","brand":"Russell Hoban (Author), Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53013424144748,"sku":"9781524714574","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/7985\/1884\/files\/9781524714574-us.jpg?v=1766506714","url":"https:\/\/commercestreetbooks.com\/products\/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas","provider":"Commerce Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}