(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.

THE STORY OF FROSTY THE SNOWMANFirst brought to life as a Christmas song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1949, the song was first recorded by cowboy legend Gene Autry in 1950, following quickly on his success with Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer the previous year. Later that same year, the song was recorded by actor Jimmy Durante, then Nat "King" Cole and Guy Lombardo.In 1951, the story of Frosty had become so popular, that Frosty became a Little Golden Book, followed soon after by an adaptation by Dell Comics. Dell continued the tradition of their Frosty comics for a decade, bringing them to an end in 1961. The fabulous Dell Comics are the source for the fifty stories in this collection.In 1969, CBS aired the now-famous Rankin-Bass animated special, Frosty the Snowman, followed by Frosty's Winter Wonderland in 1976 and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July in 1979. Jackie Vernon played the voice of Frosty in all three of these specials.Now, presented here, for the first time ever, in 370 pages, are the fifty greatest adventures of one of everyone's favorite Christmas characters, Frosty the Snowman!

THE STORY OF FROSTY THE SNOWMANFirst brought to life as a Christmas song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1949, the song was first recorded by cowboy legend Gene Autry in 1950, following quickly on his success with Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer the previous year. Later that same year, the song was recorded by actor Jimmy Durante, then Nat "King" Cole and Guy Lombardo.In 1951, the story of Frosty had become so popular, that Frosty became a Little Golden Book, followed soon after by an adaptation by Dell Comics. Dell continued the tradition of their Frosty comics for a decade, bringing them to an end in 1961. The fabulous Dell Comics are the source for the fifty stories in this collection.In 1969, CBS aired the now-famous Rankin-Bass animated special, Frosty the Snowman, followed by Frosty's Winter Wonderland in 1976 and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July in 1979. Jackie Vernon played the voice of Frosty in all three of these specials.Now, presented here, for the first time ever, in 370 pages, are the fifty greatest adventures of one of everyone's favorite Christmas characters, Frosty the Snowman!The Deluxe Edition contains all the original full-color illustrations!

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Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.

Celebrate the holidays with everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal! Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this timeless classic Little Golden Book retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman. A perfect Christmas gift for boys and girls 2–5!

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2 offers sophisticated-sounding holiday music, pianistically arranged for the early intermediate player and organized into three sections: Traditional Christmas Carols, Popular Christmas Songs, and Seasonal Favorites. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Silent Night * The First Noel * What Child Is This * Pat-a-Pan * O Little Town of Bethlehem * O Come, All Ye Faithful * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Joy to the World * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Winter Wonderland * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * and more. Online access to audio recordngs of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.

In "A Colorful Christmas," Frosty and his friends discover Frosty's favorite colors; and in "Snow Day," the children build Frosty and a magical hat makes him alive.

A new format and classic TV art for a best-selling Christmas board book. When Frosty the Snowman was introduced in 1950 in a recording by Gene Autry, it became an instant hit. Since then, its popularity has increased every year, making Frosty one of the most recognized and beloved characters ever created. This updated edition recounts the beloved tale of Frosty -- how he was brought to life one magical day and the adventures he had with the children of the town. Based on the iconic TV special, this delightfully illustrated board book will practically leap off of the shelves. Ages 2-5.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Angels We Have Heard On High * Coventry Carol * Ding, Dong Merrily on High * Frosty the Snowman * God Bless All * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * The Little Drummer Boy * Little Elf's Christmas * Must Be Santa * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Up On the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are.