An Anthology of Christmas

Auriol Bishop

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DK Children
18 September 2025

Anthologies (Children's&YA); Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA)

Series: DK Children's Anthologies

Celebrate the natural wonders of Christmas in this gorgeous gift book packed with stunning photography and festive illustrations

This latest title in the hugely popular Anthology series is a treasure-trove of Christmassy facts from the natural world - each with their unique story to tell - from why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce or fir to the Yule Goat, a lively character found throughout Scandinavia who likes to demand gifts!

Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each example, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach - and it's perfect for young readers to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.

By: Auriol Bishop
Imprint: DK Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 283mm, Width: 223mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 754g
ISBN: 9780241782019
ISBN 10: 0241782015
Series: DK Children's Anthologies
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 18 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Auriol Bishop is a storyteller from London whose favourite stories are about nature. Her father once gave Father Christmas a ride into town in his pony and cart, so perhaps it's no surprise that she grew up to write books about Christmas! As well as DK's beautiful An Anthology of Christmas, she is the author of Christmas is Coming- A Treasury of Simple Ways to Celebrate Festive Days. And look out for her winter storybook The Bear Who Loved the Moon, also published by DK, with irresistible illustrations by Alice Courtley.

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Packed full of facts. * The Bookseller * This handsome anthology...gifts young readers fascinating facts and information and while this will provide perfect December reading, as we count down to the big day, it will be enjoyed throughout the year. * Books for Keeps *

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