A lyrical and lovely ode to winter and to Christmas, this book invites the reader to watch for signs of the approaching season - and to revel in the cosy rituals that warm a family celebration. Evoking both winter's changes to the world outside and well-loved traditions taking place at home with the family, here is a story to encourage readers to curl up with their loved ones and bask in the magic of the Christmas season. From icicles clinging to roofs and houses strung with colourful lights to visiting Santa and hunting for the perfect tree, this classic-in-the-making celebrates all the holiday's excitement.

 

This book is part of a book series called And Then Comes .

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Walker Books Ltd .

Tom Brenner is the author of one previous picture book, about Halloween. He lives in the US on Vashon Island in Washington State, where in mid-December the island's residents turn out to light a giant fir tree, sing and welcome Santa. Jana Christy is the illustrator of numerous books for children and young readers, including the New York Times best-selling Never Girls series, written by Kiki Thorpe. Jana Christy lives in the US in western Massachusetts.