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.