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.