Santa's Greatest Gift

Disgrifiad Cymraeg / Welsh Description

Stori delynegol ar gyfer Nadolig ar ffurf mydr ag odl gyda Siôn Corn yn brif gymeriad. Mae'r gyfrol hyfryd hon yn cyfuno geiriau swynol y Prifardd Tudur Dylan Jones â darluniau lliw hudolus yr artist Valériane Leblond. Mae fersiwn Gymraeg o'r llyfr ar gael: Siôn Corn a'r anrheg gorau un (ISBN 9781785621260).

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

A lyrical story with a subliminal message with Santa as a lead character. Written in rhyming verse by crowned bard and author Tudur Dylan Jones, the story is accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations by artist Valériane Leblond. A Welsh version of the book is available: Siôn Corn a'r anrheg gorau un (ISBN 9781785621260).

Dosbarthu

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Dispatch

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Bywgraffiad yr Awdur / Author Biography

Crowned Bard, author and experienced schoolteacher - Tudur Dylan Jones is a household name. A previous “Bardd Plant Cymru” – he has a deep and innate understanding of the young audience. He has recently become a grand-father which has given him further perspective on storytelling to entertain the youngest of children. Valèriane Leblond is originally from France but has family ties in Quebec, Canada. She now resides in rural Ceredigion. Her illustrative style is uniquely warm and naïve and her interpretation of Tudur Dylan’s story is enchanting.

Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

From the very beginning, this picture book is a joy. Printed on deliciously thick, shiny paper, Leblond’s images are addictive. From the elves’ busy workshop to the map of Wales, there is always a little more to find. And there are so many perspectives! We look up into the sky with the elves, and down onto the sled from above – we even get a dolls’ house-style view of the inside of one of the homes Santa visits. So I was already sold before I even began on the words, and they, too, bring their own pleasure. It’s a simple story – Santa has forgotten Gwydion’s present, despite his careful planning. Luckily, Santa comes up with a solution that makes everyone happy! It’s a tale told in poetry, with a confident and regular rhythm that carries us through the journey in an energetic manner. I liked the effective use of half-rhyme. It gives the story more flexibility and flow. I suspect that Welsh children will derive huge pleasure from seeing within the book the names of towns and villages that they recognise. And the whole story focuses on Santa’s delivery to their own homeland. I think this is a terrific book, and should sell very well indeed at Christmas!