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Merrytale (An Abrams Trail Tale)
A Christmas Adventure
Series: An Abrams Trail Tale
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See moreA thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!--Page [4] of cover.
A thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!
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A thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!
From Christopher Franceschelli, creator of the Abrams Block Book series, comes the Abrams Trail Tale series, taking readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures.
In this Christmas story, follow two children on their way to Santa’s workshop as they travel through the city, into a gleaming forest, and across the glittering snowscape.
Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that folds out into a special, festive surprise.
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Merrytale (An Abrams Trail Tale)
A thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open! From Christopher Franceschelli, creator of the Abrams Block Book series, comes the Abrams Trail Tale series, taking readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. In this Christmas story, follow two children on their way to Santa’s workshop as they travel through the city, into a gleaming forest,...Board book$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Merrytale (An Abrams Trail Tale) by Christopher Franceschelli is praised for its enchanting images, featuring wide-eyed deer and busy elves, that delight young readers. The presentation is lauded as fun, complemented by excellent artwork.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781419731549
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Board book
Date Published: 13 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams Appleseed
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Allison Black
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 54
About the Author
Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children’s books. He currently runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. His books include the Hello City! Series and the Abrams Trail Tale series.
Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in kid-friendly, colorful creations. She has illustrated more than 20 published books, with many more on the way. Black lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two guinea pigs, a cat, and countless fish. Her books include the Future Baby and Crunchy Board Books series.
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