A Christmas Carol Coloring Book

Since it was first published in 1843, Charles Dickens's beloved story of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge has enchanted generations of readers and listeners. Now this fine coloring book version invites colorists to bring to life the story of the greedy, grasping, cold-hearted old miser whose life is forever changed by three ghostly visitors on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one charmingly rendered scenes accompany Dickens's own abridged version of the tale, which he read to delighted audiences of his time. Among the illustrations are ready-to-color vignettes of Marley's ghost confronting a terrified Scrooge, Christmas dinner with the Cratchit household, the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future, and many more. A perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season, this entertaining and fun-to-color book will captivate youngsters?and colorists of all ages?throughout the year. Original Dover (1999) publication.