Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story

Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story
Title page for Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story (1924)
AuthorAnne Carroll Moore
IllustratorJay Van Everen
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's fantasy
PublisherG. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date
1924
Publication placeUnited States
Pages331

Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story is a 1924 children's fantasy novel written by Anne Carroll Moore and illustrated by Jay Van Everen. The story follows eight-inch-tall Nicholas from Holland on a tour of the sights of New York and recounts his encounters with many famous people, fictional characters, and magical beings.[1] The novel, illustrated by Jay Van Everen, was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1925.[2]

References

  1. ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
  2. ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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