A jubilant celebration of Christmas unfurls in this superbly illustrated treasury of stories, poems, carols, and more, with selections reflecting all aspects of the season - the joyful preparing of hearts and homes, the trimming of the tree, legends of Santa Claus, and the florious miracle of the birth of Christ.Included are traditional favorites. Also waiting discovery are lesser-known classics by writers such as Louisa May Alcott and Christina Rossetti, as well as works by Robert D. San souci and other popular contemporary authors. The treasury also contains fascinating details of Christmas customs around the world, and easy-to-accomplish holiday crafts and recipies. The most beautiful part of this volume is an eight-page gatefold of the Nativity scene. Generously and superbly illustrated by Valierie Sokolova, this comprehensive treasury captures all the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Unpaginated. The cover has a small vertical wrinkle in the glossy cover. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

CHRISTMAS FICTION SHORT STORIES CHILDREN