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Peter and Lotta's first Christmas with their aunts and uncle is full of surprises. How will the children make Christmas extra special this year? A collectable mini edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
When Peter and Lotta spend their first Christmas with their new family (Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue), they are amazed by all the wonderful things, from decorating the Christmas tree and delicious gingerbread to presents delivered by the Christmas Goat! Before Christmas comes around again the children are determined to discover where the presents really come from and give their aunts and uncle special gifts. Then on Christmas Eve, Peter and Lotta's kindness and generosity is rewarded with something unexpected.
This delightful story from the world-renowned Swedish author–illustrator Elsa Beskow celebrates Swedish Christmas traditions and being a good neighbor. Elsa Beskow's Peter and Lotta series, about two orphans and their adopted family is full of gentle humor and charm.
