Just as Home Alone made a comeback in theaters on November and in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Home Alone, from 20th Century Fox and Quirk books is a new release for the Home Alone franchise with Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook.
Home Alone, storybook
illustrator : Kim Smith
Now, illustrator Kim Smith has reimagined the story as a classic Christmas fable—complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby-traps, and a little boy named Kevin who’s forced to fend for himself.
"It was such a pleasure to work on something that was so iconic from my childhood."
Kim Smith
Home Alone, storybook
illustrator : Kim Smith
Through a series of comic adventures, Kevin learns lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.
screenshot Home Alone for iPad
illustrator : Kim Smith
- Synopsis:
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wished his family would disappear. He never thought his wish would come true!
The classic movie you know and love is now an illustrated storybook for the whole family—complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby traps, and a little boy named Kevin who’s forced to fend for himself. Can he keep the crooks from entering his house? And will his family return in time for Christmas?
Home Alone
Chris Columbus,1990
The hit 1990 John Hughes film, which will forever be identified with Macaulay Culkin’s cheek-slapping scream, gets the picture book treatment. When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind as his family embarks on a Christmas trip, the boy gleefully embraces solo run of the house; oddly, the book never explains where his family has actually gone, simply allowing Kevin - and readers unfamiliar with the film - to think that he’s made them disappear overnight.)
Home Alone, storybook
illustrator : Kim Smith
illustrator : Kim Smith
Following the film’s plot points, Kevin attends Christmas Eve church services, sets elaborate booby traps to thwart would-be burglars, and makes a connection with scary “Old Man Marley” who lives next door.
Home Alone, storybook
illustrator : Kim Smith
Following the film’s plot points, Kevin attends Christmas Eve church services, sets elaborate booby traps to thwart would-be burglars, and makes a connection with scary “Old Man Marley” who lives next door.
Education:
The illustrations of the book are amazing with artful, energetic illustrations by Kim Smith, is a kinder, gentler version of the movie.
Kim Smith brings the whole story of Home Alone from the screen to the printed page. Beautifully!
This adaptation does a fantastic work of reducing a full-length movie into a picture book while still retaining the overall spirit of the movie and the messages of holiday togetherness.
Of course, you can watch the movie with the kids before or after reading the storybook.
The story might still be a little long for some the youngest, though, and some might be scared by the very idea of burglars.
Illustrations by Kim Smith are adorable, and fit nicely with the comedic theme of the story. This is a great one for the Christmas collection.
Home Alone, storybook
illustrator : Kim Smith
Level: Primary education
Language: English
Target: Ages 4–8
Reading aloud:
With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation can be enjoyed year after year alongside Christmas Carol, Le Petit Prince, and other Christmas storybook classics.
screenshot Home Alone for iPad
illustrator : Kim Smith
If you love the movie Home Alone, you will also love this companion book! Home Alone, a Classic Illustrated Storybook that offers all the fun of the original movie.
The book was on sale October 6, 2015. You have also a digital edition.
- Digital edition:
- Language: English
Target: 4–8 years-old
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28.12.2015
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