Five festive tales from Britain's best-loved children's author

Michael Morpurgo's Christmas Stories is an enchanting collection of five Christmas stories from the author of War Horse. Published by Farshore, this 240-page hardback is a festive storytime collection for children aged 4 and up.

Stories inside

• Grandpa Christmas: a grandparent's wish for a better world and a message about caring for our planet.
• The Best Christmas Present in the World: a soldier's story from the Great War.
• The Best of Times: Prince Frederico works to lift his new bride's aching heart at Christmas.
• On Angel Wings: a shepherd's secret visit to the newborn Christ child.
• Mimi and the Mountain Dragon: a little girl's brave choice brings joy and peace to her village.

Illustrated by the biggest names in children's books

Each story features illustrations by Jim Field, Quentin Blake, Michael Foreman, Emma Chichester Clark or Helen Stephens. Michael Morpurgo is a former Children's Laureate who has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award and the Children's Book Award.

A bestselling festive collection, Michael Morpurgo's Christmas Stories is a treasured gift to curl up with by the fireside.

• Author: Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate
• Illustrated by Jim Field, Quentin Blake, Michael Foreman, Emma Chichester Clark and Helen Stephens
• Publisher: Farshore
• Five festive stories
• Suitable for children aged 4 and up
• Format: Hardback, 240 pages
• Dimensions: 221 x 172 x 26 mm
• Weight: 682g
• ISBN-13: 9780008806538

• Five Christmas classics. Includes The Best Christmas Present in the World and Grandpa Christmas.
• Star illustrators. Artwork by Quentin Blake, Jim Field, Michael Foreman, Emma Chichester Clark and Helen Stephens.
• From a former Children's Laureate. Michael Morpurgo is the award-winning author of War Horse.
• A gift to treasure. A substantial hardback made for family storytime at Christmas.

What's in the Box

• 1 x hardback book

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• Which stories are in Michael Morpurgo's Christmas Stories?
  The collection includes Grandpa Christmas, The Best Christmas Present in the World, The Best of Times, On Angel Wings and Mimi and the Mountain Dragon.
• What age is Michael Morpurgo's Christmas Stories for?
  The publisher describes it as a Christmas storytime collection for children aged 4 and up. Older readers and adults can enjoy the stories too.
• Who illustrated the book?
  Each story is illustrated by a leading children's illustrator: Jim Field, Quentin Blake, Michael Foreman, Emma Chichester Clark or Helen Stephens.
• Is this a good Christmas gift?
  Yes, it is a substantial illustrated hardback and a bestselling festive collection, making it a lovely gift for families who enjoy reading together.
• Who is Michael Morpurgo?
  Michael Morpurgo is the author of War Horse and a former Children's Laureate. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award and the Children's Book Award, and was awarded an OBE for services to literature.
• What format is Michael Morpurgo's Christmas Stories?
  It is a 240-page hardback published by Farshore. It measures 221 x 172 x 26 mm, weighs 682g and has the ISBN 9780008806538.