Christmas ABC

by Carolyn Wells, Blue Lantern Studio (Illustrations)

A poem in which every letter of the alphabet describes a different aspect of Christmas and its celebration.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published October 5, 1989

About the author

Carolyn Wells was a prolific writer for over 40 years and was especially noted for her humor, and she was a frequent contributor of nonsense verse and whimsical pieces to such little magazines as Gelett Burgess' The Lark, the Chap Book, the Yellow Book, and the Philistine.

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poem by Carolyn Wells and the illustrations are by artists from the late 1800s through 19-teens! They are gorgeous! I'm in love.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whimsical illustrations are featured in this rhyming alphabet book.

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gorgeous Christmas Alphabet book.

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

A poem by Carolyn Wells illustrated with 26 paintings from individual artists prior to 1930. Overall the illustrations are a similiar type of style.

[The Bougie Twins · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 stars

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Pictures

[Teresa]

This alphabet book is based on a poem by Carolyn Wells, and charmingly illustrated with vintage scenes. Detailed credits for the illustrations are included.

[Megan Kerr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whimsical and vintage illustrations in a cute rhyming book to teach young ones the alphabet during the holiday season