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)