{"product_id":"a-christmas-carol","title":"A Christmas Carol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the enduring holiday classic brought to life by Caldecott Medalist and children's book icon Trina Schart Hyman's rich illustrations, newly available as a lavish gift edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunningly illustrated gift-sized edition of Charles Dickens' beloved holiday tale invites readers into the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose obsession with money has distanced him from the joys of compassion, human connection, and the holiday spirit. But on Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives three unexpected visitors: three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present, and future. Through this journey, he learns the value of compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published on December 19, 1843, the first printing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Christmas Carol \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehad sold out by Christmas Eve and has been a holiday favorite ever since. Trina Schart Hyman's haunting, fantastical, and irresistibly inviting illustrations add new life and dimension to this long-celebrated favorite, making this gift edition one the whole family will treasure. The volume includes six full-color plates, four black and white tall pieces, and hand-drawn decorated initials for the opening of each chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67852097519933,"sku":"9780823464524","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/3235\/2829\/files\/AChristmasCarol.jpg?v=1793286646","url":"https:\/\/bookshelfthomasville.com\/products\/a-christmas-carol","provider":" The Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}