A collection of seasonal readings features "The Night Before Christmas," a retelling of "A Christmas Carol," contemporary holiday stories, and traditional fairy tales.

Little children will love colouring the fun and festive pictures in this book. Scenes include building a snowman, elves working in Santa's workshop, a beautifully decorated tree and Santa in his sleigh. These colouring books are fantastic for developing essential fine motor skills and pencil control. Clear outlines make colouring-in achievable for even the very young. An ideal Christmas present or something to get the children excited in the run-up to Christmas.

Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. "Irresistible for children learning to read'" - Child Education Plus

From Santa loading his sleigh with gifts to penguins whizzing around a glistening ice rink, add sparkly stickers to these magical Christmas scenes and bring them to life. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A selection of classic stories perfect for the holidays. Stories include: 'The Wind in the Willows', 'Percy and the Pirates', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'The Sun and the Wind', 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse', 'The Dancing Mermaid', and 'The Fairground Ghost'.