Merrytale (an Abrams Trail Tale): A Christmas Adventure

This thrilling Christmas board book with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open is from Christopher Franceschelli--creator of the Abrams Block Book series. MerryTale is part of the Abrams Trail Tale series, which takes readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures.

In this Christmas story, follow two children on their way to Santa’s workshop as they travel through a city, into a gleaming forest, and across the glittering snowscape. Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that folds out into a special, festive surprise.

Featuring illustrations by Allison Black

＂The images are charming, from the wide-eyed deer of the forest to busy elves in the workshop.＂ --Kirkus Reviews

＂A fun presentation with wonderful artwork.＂ --School Library Journal

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children’s books. He currently runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in kid-friendly, colorful creations. She has illustrated 20 published books, with another nine on the way. Black lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two guinea pigs, a cat, and countless fish. Visit her at allisonblackillustration.com.