The family Christmas treasury : tales of anticipation, celebration, and joy.

Fun, festive, and full of holiday spirit, the stories in this impressive anthology--complete with holiday music on CD and for download--are just what Santa ordered to ring in the Christmas season! Eight full-length stories are interspersed with joyful Christmas carol lyrics featuring the musical art of H. A. Rey. Create lasting yuletide memories with beloved characters such as Curious George, Tacky the Penguin, Lyle the Crocodile, and Strega Nona. Perfect for reading together around the fire or snuggled in bed, this collection is an ideal gift for your loved ones this holiday season! Pair it with The Family Storybook Treasury and The Family Bedtime Treasury. Includes:Merry Christmas, Curious GeorgeTacky's ChristmasThe Finest Christmas TreeLyle at Christmas Merry Christmas, OllieA Small Christmas Merry Christmas, Strega Nona 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Margret & H.A. Rey's Merry Christmas, Curious George / written by Cathy Hapka ; illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey by Mary O'Keefe Young -- O Christmas tree -- Tacky's Christmas / written by Helen Lester ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger -- O come, all ye faithful -- The finest Christmas tree / John and Ann Hassett -- Hark! The herald angels sing -- Lyle at Christmas / Bernard Waber -- We three kings -- Merry Christmas, Ollie! / Olivier Dunrea -- Deck the hall -- A small Christmas / by Wong Herbert Yee -- O little town of Bethlehem -- Merry Christmas, Strega Nona / story and pictures by Tomie dePaola -- The first noel -- 'Twas the night before Christmas : a visit from St. Nicholas / by Clement C. Moore ; with pictures by Jessie Willcox Smith -- Silent night.