# Merrytale (an Abrams Trail Tale): A Christmas Adventure - Board Book

by **Christopher Franceschelli** (Author), **Allison Black** (Illustrator)

**A thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!**

From Christopher Franceschelli, creator of the Abrams Block Book series, comes the Abrams Trail Tale series, taking readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. In this Christmas story, follow two children on their way to Santa's workshop as they travel through the 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.

### Author Biography

**Christopher Franceschelli** is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. **Allison Black** is an illustrator and designer specializing in kid-friendly, colorful creations. She has illustrated 20 published books, with another nine on the way. Black lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two guinea pigs, a cat, and countless fish. Visit her at allisonblackillustration.com.  

**Number of Pages:** 54

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 7.6 x 6.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 06, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 15.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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| Default Title | 15.99 USD | In stock |

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