Father Christmas ABC

This very special picture book is an unusual and utterly enchanting ABC, entirely devoted to the theme of Christmas. Each image opens a window onto some form of festive celebration, from the lighting of the candles on the tree, to bell-ringing, ice skating, and making jam tarts, bringing to life each event with vivid strokes and colour. The accompanying verses tell simply but engagingly of the round of joyful activities which delighted young children at this time of year. Together, they tell a narrative story of a child's Victorian Christmas, celebrated in the comfort and cosiness of the family home. First printed in 1894, this beautiful book is sure to become a new children's classic, evoking the Christmas of a bygone era with tremendous appeal and unrivalled charm.