Item category 2: Christmas

This much-loved poem vividly evokes the excitement of Christmas Eve. Ted Rand's illustrations are fresh yet comfortably traditional, showing Christmas as we would always wish it to be.

Spot is out with his dad on Christmas Eve, when he meets 2 very sad reindeer. Santa's sleigh is lost so Spot joins in the search and embarks on a magical Christmas adventure. The illustrations are based on the new animated film of the same name.

Ulises Wensell illuminates the Christmas story by telling not only of those who followed the bright star, but of those who stayed behind to play a part in the miracles to come.

Kipper whilst out one cold snowy day discovers a new game of lying in the snow and making a shape of himself. His friend tries to play it too, but his silly clothes get in the way.

Over 500 designs are offered here, showing how to make gifts in cross stich, picking up the theme of Christmas.

This is a collection of over 25 well-loved carols that have been specially arranged to suit the register of children's voices. Each example includes accompaniment for piano, keyboard and guitar with each page brightly illustrated.

Little Robin has a vest for every frosty day. But then he meets 7 chilly friends through his busy week. As a reward for his generosity, Father Christmas gives him a little red vest to keep forever.

A Visit from St. Nicholas, or as it is more commonly known, The Night Before Christmas, was written in 1822 and has become one of the best-known poems in the English language.