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 (Iceland)• 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)