Christmas Poems

Name: Christmas Poems
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781529024395
Price: 12.99 NZD
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By Gaby Morgan

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Christmas Poems is a festive collection of classic and original poems celebrating the spirit of Christmas. From the Nativity story, including Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, to Father Christmas and traditions like snow, angels, reindeer, and Christmas trees, this anthology captures the joy and magic of the season. Expertly collated by children's poetry specialist Gaby Morgan and beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler, known for The Gruffalo, it is perfect for sharing festive cheer.
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This enchanting collection is ideal for children and families seeking to enjoy festive poetry together, particularly those who appreciate traditional Christmas stories and celebrations.

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A festive book packed with Christmas spirit!

A festive book packed with Christmas spirit!

Description

Christmas Poems is a festive collection of classic and specially created poems which celebrates all the best things about Christmas from the Nativity to Father Christmas, including snow, angels, reindeer, Christmas trees and, of course, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.

Collated by children's poetry expert Gaby Morgan, Christmas Poems is decorated by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.

The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown.
O, the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ,
Sweet singing in the choir.

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Praised for celebrating everything from snow and stockings to the Nativity story with its sense of wonder, Christmas Poems brings the season's magic to life. TES highlights the collection's ability to evoke the joy and spirit of Christmas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529024395

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Comfort Reads Gaby Morgan

About the Author

Gaby Morgan is the Editorial Director for Non-fiction, Poetry and Licensing at Macmillan Children's Books. She has compiled many bestselling anthologies including Read Me and Laugh: A Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year, In My Sky at Twilight: Poems of Eternal Love, Fairy Poems - which was short-listed for the CLPE Award - and A First Poetry Book with Pie Corbett. Axel Scheffler is a huge star in the world of children's books, and has illustrated many bestsellers including the award winning The Gruffalo. Axel is also the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books, such as Axel Scheffler's Noisy Jungle and his soundchip Buggy Buddies series. He was born in Hamburg, and now lives in London with his partner and young daughter.

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