About the Book Enjoy Charles Dickens beloved masterpiece, freshly imagined within an enchanting woodland realm. In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story--a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story--which has captivated readers for over 150 years--is now accompanied by the delightful illustrations of Joe Sutphin. With charming woodland characters and settings that families will adore, readers will be transformed by A Little Christmas Carol . A tale of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life, this beautifully illustrated edition will enliven the timeless classic for readers young and old. For the perfect family read-aloud, make A Little Christmas Carol a part of your familys Christmas tradition. This new edition makes a wonderful gift. It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself. --Charles Dickens Book Synopsis Enjoy Charles Dickens beloved masterpiece, freshly imagined within an enchanting woodland realm. In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story--a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story--which has captivated readers for over 150 years--is now accompanied by the delightful illustrations of Joe Sutphin. With charming woodland characters and settings that families will adore, readers will be transformed by A Little Christmas Carol . A tale of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life, this beautifully illustrated edition will enliven the timeless classic for readers young and old. For the perfect family read-aloud, make A Little Christmas Carol a part of your familys Christmas tradition. This new edition makes a wonderful gift. It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself. --Charles Dickens About the Author CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870) is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works include Oliver Twist , A Tale of Two Cities , and Great Expectations . He wrote works infused with spiritual themes, pointing to Christian ideas with Scripture allusions and metaphors.