The L. M. Montgomery Christmas Collection

This is the adorable "pocket" paperback edition, roughly 5.5"x7" in size.What if you could find your way back to Anne's world ... for Christmas? If you grew up loving the Anne of Green Gables books, then this Christmas, why not travel back to Anne's time? A simpler time when neighbors looked out for one another, when families gathered often, when a house was indeed a home. Meet kindred spirits on a journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. Specially curated for every L.M. Montgomery fan and combined with inspiring artwork, these heartwarming stories in our 8x10 premium color edition will thrill you as you enjoy both familiar characters and some you may not have met before.Revisit Anne Shirley as she receives Matthew's surprise gift: a dress with puffed sleeves! Eavesdrop as the Story Girl shares about the little harpist-shepherd and what happened on that first Christmas morning. Meet the Young family, divided by a feud, and discover how miscommunication brings forgiveness. Interspersed throughout the collection, Montgomery's beautiful poetry is woven in, reflecting on winter and the Christmas season. This unique collection of L.M. Montgomery's Christmas writings have also been compiled with over a dozen paintings and illustrations, from artists like Edward Percy Moran and Canadian artist Franklin Carmichael. Immerse yourself in these musings on love, hope, and joy, and you may find yourself wanting to read this treasure aloud to your family ... or curl up to enjoy the book all by yourself. You, too, can experience the Smidgen Press excellence and attention to beauty as you delight to hold this book in your hands. It turns out Anne was right:"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think."