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by Charles Dickens (Author), Maïté Schmitt (Illustrator)
Share the spirit of Christmas with Dickens A Christmas Carol as an illustrated chapter storybook made for young readers! This timeless tale will have beginner readers drawn into the memorable story of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Humbug! On a cobblestone street in London, on a cold Christmas Eve, the wealthy, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge is staying late at work at his "counting-house," keeping his clerk, poor Bob Cratchit, busy and cold and away from his family. But little does Scrooge know that his old business partner, Jacob Marley--dead for seven years--is about to pay him a ghostly visit! His intention: to warn Scrooge that three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, will be soon coming to see him, in order to convince him to change his ways before it's too late! As Scrooge comes to see the mistakes he's made, as only the three spirits can show him, he realizes that nothing is better than being loved by his family and his fellow people.
In this gorgeously illustrated hardcover classic, the true meaning of Christmas is brought to life! Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol gives kids a chance to read Dickens's classic short novel at their reading level--and come away with a greater appreciation for the spirit of Christmas! With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
This just-for-kids retelling of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol:
- Is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of original novel
- Is a beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapter
- Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers
- Makes a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer for Advent or Christmas
Author Biography
Charles Dickens was a widely-loved English writer and is now considered by many the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Dickens wrote from experience: after his father was sent to debtors' prison, the young Dickens worked long days in a London factory.
Maïté Schmitt was born in a little town near Strasbourg in France, close to the German border. Her love of old animation movies inspired her to study illustration and animation. She has illustrated numerous books and worked on a short film, A priori, which combines two of her favorite things: books and bats. Say hello at maiteschmitt.com.
