On Thursday, the Disney Parks Blog offered fans of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” a glimpse inside a new picture book inspired by the film and the annual “The Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay at Disneyland’s The Haunted Mansion.
The new book, “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: 13 Days of Christmas,” is inspired by Madam Leota’s spooky spin on the Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas” featured in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction. In it, Disney Imagineers Steven Davison and Carolyn Gardner turn lyrics about turtle doves and French hens into floating candles and true-love potions, all accompanied by creepy, but cute artwork by artist Jerrod Maruyama
What happens when two holidays collide? Thirteen days of frighteningly festive fun! Count down the days to see Jack, Sally, and their Halloween Town friends put a spooky spin on Christmas traditions! Jack Skellington is here from Halloween Town. You’ll notice his handiwork scattered around. This year, he’s decided to play Sandy Claws. But when Halloween creates Christmas . . . you might see a few flaws. From the minds of Tim Burton, Disney Imagineers, and acclaimed artist Jerrod Maruyama comes a picture book celebrating the classic animated film and the Disneyland ride it inspired. Renowned Imagineers Steven Davison and Carolyn Gardner’s text turns turtle doves and French hens into floating candles and true-love potions, accompanied by beloved Burton characters painted in a new art style that will appeal to fans of all ages. Adorably spooky and frightfully festive, this tale will get fans of all ages into the holiday spirit!
The 40-page book will be released on July 6, 2021, wherever books are sold and is available for pre-order now through Amazon. To view more images of the book and to read a Q&A with artist Jerrod Maruyama about how he brought this story to life, visit the Disney Parks Blog.
