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Books by Francesca Crespi






The Nativity
Six Glorious Pop-Up Scenes
by Francesca Crespi, Veronica Heley
Hardcover, 12 Pages, Published 2005 by Sterling
ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-2919-5, ISBN: 1-4027-2919-7

"When originally published in 1994, this elegant pop-up tableaux sold over 50,000 copies. Celebrate its miraculous rebirth with this beautiful three-dimensional presentation of the story of Christmas, complete with foil-stamped cover and golden ribbon tie. A simple re-telling of the nativity story receives a strikingly handsome treatment, as special as Christmas itself. Every one of the six gilded and gloriously illustrated panoramas off ..."






A Christmas Carousel(1st Edition)
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 5 Pages, Published 1999 by Chronicle Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-2614-3, ISBN: 0-8118-2614-7

"The story of Christmas springs to life in this lavishly illustrated book. From Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem to the birth of baby Jesus in the manager, to the arrival of the wise men, readers will experience the miracle and magic of Christmas. Each page includes numbered flaps that can be used for interactive play or as an advent calendar. And when it's not being used as a book, it stands as a beautiful three-dimensional holi ..."






Nativity, The
by Francesca Crespi, Veronica Heley
Hardcover, 18 Pages, Published 1994 by Bantam Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-553-09666-8, ISBN: 0-553-09666-4

"The story of the birth of Jesus comes to life in six beautiful, three-dimensional panoramas that come complete with tabs to pull, unfolding panels, and moving parts."






Ding Dong! Merrily on High
(A Pop-up Book of Christmas Carols)
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 14 Pages, Published 2008 by Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Deluxe Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-84507-861-4, ISBN: 1-84507-861-6

""O Christmas Tree," "Silent Night," "We Three Kings," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and "Ding Dong Merrily on High" are all songs that evoke the magic and wonder of Christmas. This beautiful and ingenious pop-up book offers your readers the chance to learn and cherish these songs. Along the way they're enchanted by charming illustrations, including angels climbing up to decorate a swirling Christmas tree; a seraphic sphere mysteriously ..."






Make a Joyful Noise
A Pop-Up Book of Christmas Carols
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 5 Pages, Published 1997 by Little Simon
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-81526-3, ISBN: 0-689-81526-3

"As luminous and beautiful as the season it celebrates, this splendid book features favorite carols, each brought to life with brilliant 3-D elements. The words and music are provided for such songs as "O Christmas Tree, " "Silent Night, " "We Three Kings, " and "Joy to the World." Full color."






A Walk in Monet's Garden(1st Edition)
Full Color Pop-Up With Guided Tour
by Francesca Crespi
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 1995 by Bulfinch Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-8212-2195-2, ISBN: 0-8212-2195-7

"A sophisticated fold-out tour of Monet's home and gardens includes liftable flaps, screens that unfold, pull-out buildings, and a figure of Monet at an easel, in a collection that is reminiscent of the artist's original works."






A Walk in Monet's Garden
A Pop-Up Book
by Francesca Crespi, Frances Lincoln Ltd
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 1995 by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-0961-9, ISBN: 0-7112-0961-8

"The text is illustrated with full reproductions and details of Monet's paintings, including his famous water lilies, together with vintage photographs of the artist, his family, and the garden. 9-page color fold-out."






The Sleeping Beauty
The Story of Tchaikovsky's Ballet
by Jean Richardson, Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1991 by Arcade Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-55970-142-6, ISBN: 1-55970-142-0

"Tchaikovsky's version of the classic fairy tale was first performed in 1890 and became one of his most popular ballets. In this beautiful retelling, stage designer Francesca Crespi and Jean Richardson, author of bestselling ballet novels, capture all the theatrical magic of the tale. Full color throughout."






Little Bear and the Oompah-Pah
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1987 by Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8037-0394-0, ISBN: 0-8037-0394-5

"When the marching band plays at a town festival, Little Bear performs a surprise solo number that wins the hearts of the Maestro and of the townspeople."






Noah's Ark
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 6 Pages, Published 2014 by Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
ISBN-13: 978-1-84507-937-6, ISBN: 1-84507-937-X

"When God tells Noah to build an Ark to keep Earth's creatures safe during the coming mighty flood, Mrs Noah and their sons all give him a hand. Scene by scene, six appealing 3-D pop-ups tell the story- building the Ark, gathering in the animals, birds and reptiles, weathering forty days of rain, sending out a dove to look for land - and, in a splendid finale, the doors of the Ark open and the animals come out two by two! Normal 0 ..."






The Nativity
Six Glorious 3-D Tableaux
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 6 Pages, Published 2005 by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-84507-343-5, ISBN: 1-84507-343-6

"Six 3-D tableaux portray the story of the birth of Jesus in this simple and elegant retelling. Each scene has tabs to pull, moving parts, screens that unfold, and, in a splendid finale, double doors that open wide to reveal the full glory of the Nativity."






The Magic Flute
by Francesca Crespi, Margaret Greaves
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1989 by Egmont Childrens Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-416-11432-4, ISBN: 0-416-11432-6

"Beautifully illustrated by Francesca Crespi, 'The Magic Flute' retells the story of the Mozart opera, in which the noble Prince Tamino seeks the fair Pamina against a backdrop of the battle between darkness and light."






Ding! Dong! Merrily on High(1st Edition)
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 9 Pages, Published 1997 by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-1150-6, ISBN: 0-7112-1150-7

"Five traditional carols in glowing 3-D tableaux herald the season of goodwill. From the magical Christmas tree and the wonder of the Nativity, Francesca Crespi's sparkling scenes build to a rousing finale as choristers ring the church bells in joyful celebration. Tabs to pull with moving parts complete the tableaux, revealing shimmering stars and hosts of angels."






The Nutcracker(1st Edition)
by Adapter-Jean Richardson, Francesca Crespi
Library, 26 Pages, Published 1990 by Arcade Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-55970-105-1, ISBN: 1-55970-105-6

"After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince."






The Nutcracker
The Story of Tchaikovsky's Ballet
by Jean Richardson, Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1990 by Methuen Young Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-416-15822-9, ISBN: 0-416-15822-6






Santa Claus Is Coming
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 8 Pages, Published 1987 by Henry Holth & Co (J)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-0472-4, ISBN: 0-8050-0472-6

"Three-dimensional illustrations depict the excitement of waiting for Christmas and thearrival of Santa Claus."






Silent Night
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 8 Pages, Published 1987 by Henry Holt & Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-0471-7, ISBN: 0-8050-0471-8

"A pop-up illustrated version of the well-known German Christmas hymn."






Little Bear and the Papagini Circus(1st Edition)
by Margaret Greaves, Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 28 Pages, Published 1986 by Dial
ISBN-13: 978-0-8037-0264-6, ISBN: 0-8037-0264-7

"Little Bear, whose family performs in the Papagini Circus, longs to take part, and one night, through a series of accidents, he becomes featured in a way he never imagined."






Little Box of Fairy Tales
by Olive Jones, Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1983 by Dial Press
Box Set
ISBN-13: 978-0-8037-4765-4, ISBN: 0-8037-4765-9

"A strange little man helps a miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child."






The Sleeping Beauty
A fairytale ballet story with 6 beautiful 3D pop-up scenes
by Francesca Crespi
Hardcover, 14 Pages, Published 2016 by Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
ISBN-13: 978-1-84780-725-0, ISBN: 1-84780-725-9

"Beautiful pop-up edition of the beloved fairy tale to follow Noah's Ark, by the same illustrator, Francesca Crespi. From the curse of the evil fairy to Sleeping Beauty pricking her finger and being woken with a kiss, the story unfolds in six dramatic pop-up stage sets, with curtains to draw on each spread to reveal the characters and scenes. Very decorative, brightly coloured and beautiful, with a good read-aloud story to tell, as you e ..."



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