A Children's Literary Christmas: An Anthology

by Anna James (Editor)

Overview

Immerse yourself in festive magic with this brand-new collection of the finest Christmas stories and poetry for children from some of the greatest writers in the English language. Inspired by the approach and style of A Literary Christmas, this carefully chosen anthology celebrates the wonders of the Christmas season, following the escapades of Santa Claus and adventures of the frost fairies. Divided into five sections, this anthology of historical and modern stories covers festive traditions, fairytales, gift-giving, and family fun. Timeless favorites from Charles Dickens, Clement C. Moore, and Louisa May Alcott are presented alongside award-winning and contemporary voices, such as Matt Haig, Swapna Haddow, and Shirley Hughes. This treasure trove of extracts is beautifully presented with illustrations from the collections of the Library as well as a few pieces of original artwork.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780712352796
Publisher:	British Library Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2020
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Anna James is a leading British children’s author. In 2015 she was shortlisted for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize for women in publishing.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part One: Father Christmas
Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain
The Box of Magic by Malorie Blackman
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

Part Two: The Magic of Christmas
The Ice Dragon by E. Nesbit
The History of the Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas
The Frost Fairies by Margaret Canby
The Story of the Year by Hans Christian Andersen

Part Three: Family Stories
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
A Child's Christmas by Evelyn Sharp
Christmas with the Savages by Mary Clive
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Alfie's Christmas by Shirley Hughes

Part Four: Christmas Gifts
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Eloise at Christmastime by Kat Thompson
Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas by Kes Gray
The Best Christmas Present in the World by Michael Morpurogo

Part Five: Christmas Spirit
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
A Winder Surprise by Swapna Haddow
The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit
Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne