Christmas Stories From Around The World

Bring a little midwinter magic into your home with this collection of traditional Christmas stories, complete with full-colour illustrations by Michelle Carlos. This beautifully illustrated treasury of heartwarming holiday stories will delight children of all ages. Showcasing a varied selection of traditional tales from around the world, including such well-loved classics as The Little Fir Tree from Germany, Anansi and Sorel from Jamaica, and Little Gretchen and Wooden Shoe from the US, this book makes a wonderful present and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every child. Ideal for children aged 7+. Includes: • Babushka's Journey (Eastern Europe) • The Little Fir Tree (Denmark) • Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (USA) • Hildur, Queen of the Elves (Ireland) • Pepita and the Poinsettias (Mexico) • The Cat of Dovrefjell (Norway) • The Elves and the Shoemaker (German) • The Ocote Tree (Honduras) • The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria) • Anansi and the Sorrel (Jamaica) • Papa Martin (France) • Saint Nicholas and the Three Sisters (Turkey) • The Christmas Spiders (Ukraine) • The Little Snow Girl (Eastern Europe) • The Oxen on Christmas Eve (England)