Else Wenz-Vietor (1882-1973) was a well-known and prolific children's book illustrator in 1920s and 1930s Germany. The Christmas Angels is the first of her over 150 books to be translated into English.
'An old-fashioned aura seeps from the gently coloured illustrations
of this inspiring tale. It is about angels who are ready to fly
down to earth to help the lost, the lonely and the weary. Children
love the cut-out angels' heads which reveal the features of each
one in turn - and the paper is sufficiently strong to withstand a
great deal of handling.'
-- Carousel Christmas Guide to Children's Books
'This book is delightfully illustrated with a cut-out of each
angel's head on every page ... Children will learn an important
lesson from this book and understand that the overriding message of
Christmas is to be good to others ... The rhyming sentences are
lovely to read.'
-- Creative Steps magazine
'First published in 1933, Wenz-Viëtor has written and illustrated a
simple, yet sublime Christmas counting book with timeless appeal. A
clever design of cut-out angel heads running across the landscape
book will enchant readers, especially when each black and white
illustration is transformed into colour with every turn of the
page. The Christmas Angels is a beautifully packaged book with
classic illustrations, which highlight the importance of charitable
deeds in a clear and simple way.'
-- Inis Magazine
'A beautiful vintage Christmas story! At the top of each page there
is a cut out of an angel's face, this is a very pretty book and
it's fun to see the angel that features on each page... The
illustrations are lovely, beautiful snowy scenes of animals, a
glimpse of people inside their houses and Christmas
decorations.'
-- Kaleidoscope Magazine
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